Job Description

Are you a university graduate? Are you interested in supporting children with mental health challenges? Are you passionate about helping others, with a patient and encouraging approach?

A Specialist School near Thatcham are seeking a dedicated Graduate to join their team as a Mental Health and Behaviour Support Assistant. The school caters for children aged 4-16 who face social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, including attachment disorders, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem.

Many of the pupils have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and therefore struggle in a mainstream environment. In this role, you will be supporting a small class of 5 to 10 pupils, collaborating with the schools teaching team, therapists and support staff to deliver specialist education and interventions that aim to boost the students' learning, personal development and emotional growth.

Within this Mental Health/Behaviour Support role, you will:

• Encourage academic progress and provide emotional support.
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviours caused by SEMH needs.
• Identify individual needs and triggers, and help guide students to overcome obstacles.
• Promote positive decision-making, reducing anti-social behaviours, and increase academic performance through trauma-informed practices.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive specialist environment. By engaging with restorative and trauma-informed practices, you will build a strong foundation for a future career in Psychology, Therapy, Counselling, or Social Work.

• Mental Health & Behaviour Support
• September 2026
• 90 to 100 per day
• Thatcham
• Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Graduate Opportunity - Psychology, Criminology

Are you interested in this position? If yes, then apply today!

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