Behaviour Mentor

Educo Recruitment Ltd.; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Educo Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor / SEMH Teaching Assistant for an immediate start at a specialist school in Welwyn Garden City. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, helping with behaviour, emotional regulation, and learning.

This full-time, long-term role offers a supportive environment, potential for a permanent position, and ongoing guidance from an experienced education recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting SEND/SEMH/challenging behaviour/ADHD/autism desirable.
• Patient, calm and resilient with a nurturing approach.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Support behaviour management and individual intervention strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral/SEND team.
• Encourage pupils to engage positively with learning and school life.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication

Relationship building

Emotional regulation support

Job description

Behaviour Mentor / SEMH Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Full-Time | Long-Term | Welwyn Garden City | £100-£110 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs?

A specialist school in Welwyn Garden City is looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor / SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils who require additional support with their behaviour, emotional regulation, communication and learning.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence and independence
• Support behaviour management and individual intervention strategies
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral/SEND team
• Encourage pupils to engage positively with learning and school life

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting SEND, SEMH, challenging behaviour, ADHD or autism is desirable
• Patient, calm and resilient with a nurturing approach
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Passionate about helping young people reach their potential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What's on Offer

• £100-£110 per day, depending on experience
• Immediate start
• Full-time, long-term position
• Supportive specialist school environment
• Potential for a permanent position
• Valuable experience within SEND and SEMH education
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team