Wellbeing Support Assistant

Location: Kensington

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Job Title:

Wellbeing Support Assistant

Location:

Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, TN32 5FA

Hours:

37.5 per week | Monday to Friday Salary:
Up to £26,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only Start:
March 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week ( 4

DWW ) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join team

OFG! About the Role The Wellbeing Support Assistant plays a vital role in promoting the welfare, emotional development and positive behaviour of all pupils. Working under the guidance of the Assistant Headteacher, Clinical Lead and Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver targeted wellbeing and therapeutic support that enables students to engage successfully in school life. This role requires flexibility, resilience and a calm, professional approach, modelling best practice while ensuring that all interventions align with school policies and GDPR requirements.

Key Responsibilities Therapeutic & Intervention Support:
Deliver tailored programmes and therapeutic interventions to individuals, small groups or whole classes, under the direction of therapists and senior leaders. Wellbeing Planning &

Risk Management:

Contribute to and implement Wellbeing Support Plans (WSPs) and Level 2 Risk Assessments (2RAs), working collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals to maximise impact. Crisis & Behaviour Support:
Provide on-call support throughout the school day, manage escalating behaviours (including restrictive physical intervention where required), and facilitate post-incident debriefs. Communication & Record Keeping:
Maintain clear, timely communication with parents, carers and multi-agency professionals, and accurately record behaviour and safeguarding concerns using school systems. Curriculum Access & Inclusion:
Enable pupils to access learning by updating visual supports, adapting environments and ensuring spaces are physically and visually accessible. Outreach & Off-Site Support:
Deliver interventions as part of outreach programmes and support educational visits, including completing and adhering to risk assessments. Resource Development & Compliance:
Maintain and develop wellbeing resources, ensure safe use of accommodation for crisis management, and uphold confidentiality and GDPR standards at all times. This is a highly rewarding role suited to someone passionate about supporting young people’s emotional wellbeing, who can work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and remain calm and solution-focused in a dynamic school environment. About you Passionate about supporting the emotional wellbeing, development and inclusion of children and young people.

Knowledge and understanding of SEND and safeguarding responsibilities within an educational setting. Calm, resilient and able to respond professionally to challenging situations and escalating behaviours. Calm, resilient and able to respond professionally to challenging situations and escalating behaviours. Organised with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively. Able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also using own initiative.

Confident communicating with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals. Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping and respect for confidentiality and GDPR requirements. Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to the changing needs of pupils and the school environment. Full UK Driving Licence essential. GCSE English and Maths Grade A–C (or equivalent) essential. About Us Mountfield Heath School caters for autistic boys and girls aged 5–11, many of whom have additional needs.

Our independent special educational needs…