Pupil Support & Behaviour Mentor (SEN / SEMH) – Education Support Assistant

Pupil Support & Behaviour Mentor (SEN / SEMH) – Education Support Assistant

Job Type: Full-time – Supply Basis (with potential to become permanent)

Location: School-based roles (SEN & SEMH settings)

Start Dates: Immediate starts available September positions

Pay: £14.24 – £17.00 per hour

About the Role

We are recruiting for Pupil Support & Behaviour Mentor / SEN & SEMH Education Support Assistants to work in supportive school environments, helping children and young people with additional needs to access learning and reach their potential. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to start or progress a career in education, with genuine pathways from supply work into long-term or permanent school placements.

You will be supporting learners with:

• SEN (Special Educational Needs)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
• Behavioural, emotional and learning challenges

What you will be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with learning activities in and out of the classroom
• Supporting behaviour regulation and positive engagement
• Helping pupils build confidence, resilience and independence
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Providing consistent, calm and supportive guidance

Working Pattern

• School hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Early finish on Fridays
• Monday to Friday only
• Weekends and bank holidays off
• Term-time only roles
• Supply-based work with potential for long-term or permanent placement

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: £14.24 – £17.00
• Weekly pay (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)
• Full training and CPD opportunities
• Holiday pay accrued and taken when you choose
• Experience across a range of SEN and SEMH settings
• Clear pathway from supply to permanent roles
• Great entry route into the education sector

Who we are looking for

• Teaching Assistant roles
• SEN support work
• SEMH / behavioural support
• Youth work or mentoring
• Care / support work backgrounds
• Sports coaching or childcare experience

No formal teaching qualifications required – training and support provided.

Ideal candidate

• Calm, patient and resilient
• Confident working with challenging behaviour
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Able to build positive relationships quickly
• Reliable and consistent in a school environment

This role is perfect for

• Aspiring teachers
• Behaviour mentors or youth workers
• SEMH Teaching Assistants looking for better pay
• People wanting to enter the education sector
• Those seeking long-term school placements from supply work

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