Behaviour support assistant

Learning Mentor – SEMH Provision – Bournemouth
9:00am – 3:00pm | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September Start

About the Role

GSL Education are proud to be working in partnership with a highly respected and expanding SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Alternative Provision in Poole, supporting the recruitment of a dedicated Learning Mentor.

This is a unique opportunity to join a setting that is transforming the lives of young people aged 5 to 16, providing tailored education pathways for students who have been referred by the Local Education Authority due to a range of social, emotional, behavioural and additional needs.

The provision is built on a strong ethos of flexibility, creativity, and individualised learning. Every student receives a bespoke timetable designed around their needs, interests, and long-term outcomes, with a strong emphasis on engagement, trust-building, and personal development.

A significant focus is placed on Physical Education, outdoor learning, and activity-based engagement, making this an especially exciting opportunity for individuals with a sports, coaching, or youth work background.

The Role Will Involve:

• Supporting students with SEMH and associated additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Delivering and facilitating engaging Physical Education and outdoor learning sessions (Optional)
• Building strong, positive and consistent relationships with students
• Supporting behaviour regulation and emotional development strategies
• Working flexibly both on-site and off-site (community-based learning)
• Assisting in the delivery of individualised learning plans and timetables
• Encouraging engagement, resilience, and re-integration into learning pathways

About You:

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent manner
• Ideally experienced in sports coaching, youth work, SEN, or behaviour support
• Able to build trust and motivate disengaged learners
• Flexible, resilient, and proactive in their approach
• Hold a full UK driving licence (essential due to off-site learning)

Why This Role?

• Highly rewarding work supporting some of the most vulnerable learners
• Strong emphasis on sport, outdoor education, and practical learning
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEMH experience
• Growing provision with new sites opening and excellent progression pathways
• Opportunity to increase hours if desired
• Supportive leadership team and experienced consultants at GSL Education

About GSL Education

GSL Education are specialists in matching passionate educators with their ideal roles. With experienced consultants who have worked extensively within education, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships between staff and schools, ensuring the right fit for both professional growth and student success.

Apply Today

If you are a Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Learning Mentor or Tutor looking for a rewarding new challenge in SEMH education, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact GSL Education for more information about this exciting opportunity.