Behavioural Support Assistant SEMH and Mentorship Local Secondary Schools
Position: Full:Time, Long:Term (Term Time Only)
Salary: GBP90 : GBP95 per day (Weekly Pay : dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / Next Term
Are you a resilient, patient individual with the thick skin and empathy required to help students overcome barriers to learning? Join our secondary network as a Behavioural Support Assistant and help at:risk students find their path to success.
A Career Built on Resilience, Not Just Academics
We are seeking dedicated Behavioural Mentors to work with students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7:11). This role is perfect for those who want to make a tangible difference in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or those who display challenging behaviour.
* Impact Beyond the Grades: Act as a stabilizer in the classroom, helping students regulate their emotions and remain engaged in their education.
* Specialised Career Path: This is the perfect springboard for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, Youth Justice Workers, or SEN Teachers.
* Work:Life Balance: Enjoy typical school hours (approx. 8:30 am : 3:30 pm) with no take:home work:giving you the space to recharge after a high:energy day.
* Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of GBP90 : GBP95 per day, paid every Friday via Randstad.
Your Role as a Behavioural Mentor
As a Behavioural Support Assistant, you are a role model and a guide, helping students navigate the complexities of school life.
* De:escalation and Support: Recognise triggers and use low:level de:escalation techniques to prevent classroom disruptions and keep students on task.
* 1:1 and Small Group Mentorship: Work closely with specific students to build rapport, improve their social skills, and boost their self:esteem through structured intervention.
* Inclusion Support: Assist the schools Inclusion or Bridge unit, providing a safe space for students who find the mainstream classroom environment overwhelming.
* Collaborative Strategy: Work alongside the SENCO and Pastoral Leads to implement individual behaviour plans (IBPs) and ensure a consistent approach to student welfare.
Essential Requirements
We value character, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You are an ideal fit if you:
* Are Naturally Resilient: You understand that behaviour is communication and can maintain a professional, non:judgmental attitude in challenging situations.
* Have Relevant Experience: This could be from a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), youth work, sports coaching, residential care, or even a background in psychology or the police/military.
* Are a Strong Communicator: You can build trust with hard:to:reach teenagers while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
* Are Committed: You hold an enhanced DBS (or are willing ) and are 100 dedicated to Safeguarding and child welfare.
Apply Today
Ready to be the calm in the storm for a student who needs it most?
How :
* Click Apply Now to submit your CV for immediate review by our secondary team.
Contact Robbie Day directly at for an informal check:in regarding the specific school environments and student needs.