Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive in education?
Do you have the empathy, resilience, and communication skills to make a real difference?

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bolton who are seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral and support team from September 2025.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work 1:1 and with small groups of students who require additional support to manage their behaviour and engagement with learning. These may include students with social, emotional or mental health needs, or those at risk of exclusion. You'll play a vital role in helping them overcome barriers to learning by providing encouragement, structure, and consistency both inside and outside the classroom.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students to regulate behaviour, emotions and responses to challenges.

• Building positive and trusting relationships to boost self-esteem and motivation.

• Liaising with teaching and pastoral staff to tailor strategies for individual students.

• Acting as a positive role model and promoting positive behaviour and engagement.

• Supporting the development of social skills, emotional awareness, and resilience.

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates interested in a future career in education, youth work, or educational psychology.

• Individuals with experience working with young people in schools, care, mentoring or outreach roles.

• Confident, patient and adaptable individuals who can remain calm under pressure and work collaboratively with staff and students.

Here you will gain:

• Hands-on experience in a supportive school environment.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

• Ongoing training and development.

• A potential route into teacher training or permanent pastoral/TA roles.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience in a school setting and explore a rewarding career in education. Please apply with you most up to date CV using the link below. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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