Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Mentor 

We are currently recruiting Behaviour Support Mentors to work on a temporary and ad-hoc basis within a specialist education setting for children and young people with additional needs. This role is ideal for experienced support workers, teaching assistants, youth workers, or mentors who are confident supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs in a structured school environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group behaviour support to pupils

• Supporting emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour

• Implementing behaviour support strategies and individual support plans

• Assisting pupils to access learning and daily routines

• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe and supportive environment

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional, or additional needs

• Calm, resilient, and confident approach to challenging behaviour

• Ability to adapt quickly to different settings and pupil needs

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

• Availability for flexible, short-notice assignments

What we offer:

• Flexible ad-hoc and temporary shifts to suit your availability

• Competitive agency pay rates

• Opportunities to gain experience within specialist education settings

• Ongoing agency support and placement matching

This role is suitable for candidates seeking flexible work, additional income, or experience within specialist education and behaviour support.

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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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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