Secondary Behavioural Support Assistant

Behavioural Support Assistant | SEMH & Mentorship | Local Secondary Schools

Job Details

• Position: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)
• Salary: £92.56 – £95 per day (Weekly Pay – dependent on experience)
• Start Date: Immediate / Next Term
• Schedule: Approx. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, no take-home work

Your Role as a Behavioural Mentor

• Act as a stabiliser in the classroom, help students regulate emotions and remain engaged.
• Recognise triggers and apply low-level de-escalation techniques to prevent disruptions.
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentorship to build rapport, improve social skills, and boost self-esteem.
• Support the Inclusion or “Bridge” unit, offering a safe space for students who find the mainstream environment overwhelming.
• Collaborate with SENCO and Pastoral Leads to implement individual behaviour plans (IBPs).

Essential Requirements

• Resilient, patient with a thick skin and empathy; understand that “behaviour is communication.”
• Relevant experience from PRU, youth work, sports coaching, residential care, psychology, police/military, or similar.
• Strong communication skills, able to build trust with hard-to-reach teenagers while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Committed to safeguarding: hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS.
• Dedication to child welfare and safeguarding.

How to Apply

Submit your CV for immediate review by the secondary team.

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