1:1 SEMH Support Assistant | Wandsworth | January 2025

Calling all Psychology Graduates, Aspiring Psychologists and those with Mental Health Experience…. Does working at a highly respected school where students' mental health is the main focus of the staff, sound like an opportunity for you? If so, at Ribbons & Reeves, we are looking for a supportive and empathetic 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant to work for a year at one of Wandsworth’s BEST secondary schools.

1:1 SEMH Support Assistant role | The Role

• a 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant could earn up to £106 a day (including holiday pay!) | Paid weekly via PAYE.
• You will be provided with full training to provide adequate support as a 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant before undertaking the role.
• You’ll be supporting children with SEMH needs with their classwork and implementing skills and strategies developed in the classroom.
• You will lead your extracurricular or 1:1 sessions with children outside of the classroom to further assist their learning and develop your skills.

1:1 SEMH Support Assistant | The Candidate

• A Degree in Psychology or a related subject from a Top UK university is a necessity.
• It would be advantageous for candidates to have some Mental Health experience and experience with Behavioural Difficulties.
• A 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant must have the ability to support children pastorally and academically.
• Aspirations to become a Psychologist or Therapist in the future.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, patience and a calm temperament.

This is an amazing opportunity for aspiring psychologists, education professionals, and individuals who want to make an impact in the lives of children. As a 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant, you will be doing just that!

If this role of a 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant intrigues you, and you’re avidly searching for your next job role, please click ‘Apply’ to this role, and attach a CV and a cover letter! If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this SEMH Support Assistant role, feel free to contact us at Ribbons & Reeves at 02080041155.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant role in Wandsworth. For other roles like this, check out our website, and search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant role.

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