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Behaviour Support This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive, purpose-driven environment and is keen to make a meaningful impact on pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and behavioural challenges. Key Responsibilities: Behaviour Support Work closely with pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural, and learning support. Implement personalised behaviour strategies and support plans. Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils regulate, feel safe, and succeed. Support students in the classroom, during interventions, and throughout the school day. Work collaboratively with Teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to ensure every pupil receives consistent, compassionate support. Help create a calm, positive, and structured learning environment. What We're Looking For: Experience supporting young people in any capacity (youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring, etc.) A calm, patient, and supportive approach. Confidence in managing challenging behaviour with professionalism and empathy. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A genuine passion for helping young people thrive. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or similar fields are highly encouraged - but this is not essential . Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, PAYE, Term time only You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship On site parking included SEN Teaching Assistant - experienced OR aspiring To be a Behaviour Support Assistant - Apply now or contact Mia Spencer-Butler at Academics Ltd: Become a Behaviour Support Assistant! (phone number removed) mia.spencer- Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role! Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).

Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant Aspiring Educational PsychologistReading, BerkshireFull-time ASAP Start£90-£110 per day An outstanding specialist SEMH primary school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex behaviours. This role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related graduates who are considering a future career in Educational Psychology, therapeutic support, mental health, or SEN teaching. The Role Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs on a 1:1 and small-group basisAssist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and engagement in learningWork collaboratively with teachers, therapists, counsellors, and psychologistsHelp create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environmentBuild positive, consistent relationships with pupils What the School Offers Daily exposure to on-site therapists and educational psychologistsMentoring and opportunities to shadow specialist professionalsExcellent hands-on experience with mental health and SENA supportive, child-centred, and specialist setting Ideal Candidate Graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or a related field are welcomed although not essential (other degrees considered) Passionate about child mental health and SEN Resilient, proactive, and confident supporting challenging behaviour Experience with SEN or mental health (professional, voluntary, or personal) is desirable but not essential Key Details Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / Mental Health Assistant Start: ASAP Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Reading, Berkshire If you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist or mental health professional looking to gain invaluable SEMH experience, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career.

Mental Health Assistant - Headington Aspiring Therapist role Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues in schools? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Headington are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Mental Health Assistant will be a Graduate - relevant degrees include Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered! A degree is however not a necessity. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Headington and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. This is a fantstic opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Therapist or Educational Psychologist Social and Emotional Mental Health Support ASAP Start Headington 90- 110 per day Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3pm If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert. Mental Health Assistant - Headington - ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead Aspiring Educational Psychologist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Maidenhead are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Maidenhead and the role is full-time starting ASAP or in September 2026. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc). This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist Social and Emotional Mental Health Support ASAP Start Maidenhead 90- 110 per day Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge. If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert. Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP Start

Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant Aspiring Educational Psychologist Reading, Berkshire Full-time ASAP Start 90- 110 per day An outstanding specialist SEMH primary school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex behaviours. This role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related graduates who are considering a future career in Educational Psychology, therapeutic support, mental health, or SEN teaching. The Role Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and engagement in learning Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, counsellors, and psychologists Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils What the School Offers Daily exposure to on-site therapists and educational psychologists Mentoring and opportunities to shadow specialist professionals Excellent hands-on experience with mental health and SEN A supportive, child-centred, and specialist setting Ideal Candidate Graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or a related field are welcomed although not essential (other degrees considered) Passionate about child mental health and SEN Resilient, proactive, and confident supporting challenging behaviour Experience with SEN or mental health (professional, voluntary, or personal) is desirable but not essential Key Details Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / Mental Health Assistant Start: ASAP Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Reading, Berkshire If you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist or mental health professional looking to gain invaluable SEMH experience, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career.