Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Mentors/Support Assistant's Wanted!
Location: Partnership Secondary School, L25
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Competitive Salary | Ongoing CPD | Supportive Team Environment

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you have a talent for turning challenges into growth opportunities? If you’re ready to inspire, support, and lead by example, we want you on our team!

Our thriving partnership secondary school in the heart of L25 is looking for Behaviour Mentors to join us this September. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic support team that places student wellbeing and success at the centre of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing – Your Daily Impact

As a Behaviour Mentor, your role will be vital in promoting positive behaviour, supporting student development, and helping to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment. Every day will be different – but each day, you’ll make a difference.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent, calm, and proactive behaviour support across the school day – both in class and during unstructured times.
• De-escalating challenging situations, modelling restorative approaches, and promoting positive choices.
• Offering 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions to students who need additional behavioural, social, or emotional support.
• Working closely with pastoral leaders, SENCOs, and teaching staff to tailor support strategies for students.
• Supporting students with SEND needs through individualised support, care plans, and tailored interventions.
• Acting as a trusted adult and role model, helping students to re-engage with learning and school life.
• Monitoring progress and wellbeing, feeding into reviews and reports to support ongoing development.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking resilient, empathetic, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with children or young people in a school or youth work setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and an ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive, flexible, and compassionate approach to supporting diverse needs.
• Experience or understanding of special educational needs (SEN) and how to provide effective 1:1 support.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking staff team.
• Receive ongoing training and professional development in behaviour support and SEN strategies.
• Work in a school that values your input, recognises your impact, and invests in your growth.
• Join a setting where no two days are the same, but every day matters.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to help young people build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures – we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and passion for the role.

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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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