Behaviour Therapy Assistant - Academics : Job Details

Behaviour Therapy Assistant

Are you passionate about helping children facing mental health challenges? Are you looking to build your experience supporting young people with additional needs?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

A Specialist School Provision for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs are seeking a Behaviour Therapy Assistant to join their support team. As a Behaviour Therapy Assistant, you will help encourage students to make positive and safe choices, and help them engage in positive behaviours. The role is based in Abingdon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils exhibiting challenging or anti-social behaviours, as a result of a diagnosed social, emotional or mental health need.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver re-engagement techniques in the classroom.
• Provide emotional support to at-risk children, helping them navigate their challenges.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage emotional resilience and academic growth.
• Work with an empathetic and positive attitude.

By becoming a Behaviour Therapy Assistant, you will gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable children facing mental health and behaviour challenges. This experience will open doors to opportunities in the field of Psychology, Therapy and Counselling. Most importantly, you will have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in need.

The perfect candidate will have experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs. A degree in Psychology or Criminology would also be beneficial.

Key Information:

• Behaviour Therapy Assistant
• Graduates Welcome
• £80 to £90 per day
• Graduate/Entry-Level Position
• Abingdon

If you are interested in this position, please apply today!

Location: Abingdon, Abingdon, Abingdon