Job Title: Mental Health & Behaviour Support Assistant Location: Bedlington Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only Rate of pay: £95 - £105 (per day) About the role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Assistant to join our inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school in Northumberland from October 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by supporting their emotional wellbeing and helping to improve behaviour and engagement across the school. Key Responsibilites: Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders to support students with behavioural and emotional needs Provide 1:1 and small group interventions aimed at promoting positive behaviour and emotional resilience Assist in the development and implementation of individual behaviour support plans Help to manage incidents of challenging behaviour, using de-escalation strategies in line with school policies Foster positive relationships with students to encourage trust and cooperation Monitor and record progress and incidents to support staff and parents in planning further interventions Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students Personal Specification: Experience working with young people, preferably in an educational or care setting Excellent int...