Emotional Wellbeing Assistant

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Term Time OnlySalary: Actual Salary £20,963 (FTE £25,893)Start date: As soon as possibleClosing date: 9.00am, Friday 15 May 2026Your new schoolRipplevale School and College is a specialist education provider committed to supporting pupils and students with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school places emotional wellbeing at the heart of its educational approach and offers a highly collaborative, supportive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally while making a genuine difference to young people’s lives.You will be joining a dedicated Therapies and Intervention Team that works closely across the school to deliver a holistic, pupil‑centred provision aligned to EHCP objectives and best practice in wellbeing support.Your new roleAs an Emotional Wellbeing Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils and students experiencing social, emotional and mental health challenges. Working alongside the Emotional Wellbeing Manager, you will help deliver targeted emotional wellbeing interventions using CBT‑based strategies through the school’s mentoring and intervention programmes.Your responsibilities will include providing one‑to‑one and group mentoring, supporting therapeutic programmes, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to intervention planning and review. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, parents and carers to ensure a consistent and supportive approach that promotes positive behaviour, engagement and progress.This is a rewarding, term‑time role ideal for someone passionate about mental health, wellbeing and inclusive education, who thrives in a structured yet caring school environment.What you’ll need to succeedExperience or strong interest in supporting children and young people with emotional wellbeing, mental health or behavioural needsKnowledge of, or willingness to apply, CBT strategies and mentoring approachesThe ability to work autonomously while remaining an effective team playerStrong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues and familiesConfidence in maintaining accurate intervention records and attending review meetingsA commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR and equality and diversityA professional, positive and resilient mindset aligned with the values and ethos of the schoolExperience within education, therapy, psychology, youth work or wellbeing support will be highly advantageous.What you’ll get in returnA term‑time only position supporting a healthy work‑life balanceOngoing training, supervision and professional development opportunitiesThe chance to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary teamA meaningful role where your work directly impacts pupils’ wellbeing and outcomesA school culture that values collaboration, inclusion and personal growthIf you are passionate about emotional wellbeing and want to make a lasting difference within a specialist education setting, we would love to hear from you.For more information and to apply, please contact Brett Coventry on 020 7259 8770 or email ripplvale@hays.comEarly Application Encouraged:Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.Safeguarding recruitment statementRipplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to