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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 (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, 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 #teamOFG!

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 provision currently supports 44 pupils, increasing to 45 in January, on a spacious site with large classrooms and dedicated outdoor learning areas.

Our aim is simple: to equip every child with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We focus on preparing pupils not just for school success but for life beyond, encouraging them to reach high standards in every aspect.

Located in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, the school is within easy commuting distance of Hastings, Royal Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas, offering an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing and forward-thinking school community.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver 

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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