Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant (BSA)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent Hours

Competitive Pay

School Transition

CPD & Training

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Lancashire is seeking a resilient Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant (BSA) for a full-time temporary contract in a supportive secondary school.

You will work with 11-16-year-olds with SEMH needs, providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring, de-escalation, and support to engage in lessons and rebuild attendance.

Hours are 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM term-time, with competitive weekly PAYE pay at 85–105 per day and on-going CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, adolescents, or vulnerable individuals within education, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or community outreach.
• Confident presence, high emotional resilience, trauma-informed approach to behaviour management.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to complete an immediate application).

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group mentoring to students with SEMH needs.
• Use calm de-escalation techniques to support dysregulated students in and out of lessons.
• Bridge between pupils, teachers, pastoral and inclusion teams.
• Support pupils in overcoming emotional barriers to learning and improving attendance.
• Assist reintegrating learners back into mainstream lessons.
• Maintain records of pupil progress and incidents for review.

Skills

Mentoring

De-escalation techniques

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Youth Work / Sports Coaching / Criminology / Psychology or Health & Social Care degree

Job description

Are you a Sports Graduate, Youth Worker, or Care Professional looking to transition your de‑escalation, mentoring, and engagement skills into an education setting?

A supportive secondary school is seeking a resilient, proactive Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant (BSA) on a full‑time temporary contract. This role offers sociable daytime hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) during term‑time, providing an ideal pathway for individuals with backgrounds in coaching, youth justice, social care, or community support who want steady school hours.

In this position, you will work directly with young people (ages 11-16) presenting with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, barriers to learning, or disengagement. You will act as a positive role model, helping pupils regulate their emotions, rebuild focus, and successfully engage in lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small‑group mentoring to students with complex behavioural or SEMH needs.
• Use calm, non‑confrontational de‑escalation techniques to support dysregulated students within and outside the classroom.
• Act as a reliable bridge between pupils, subject teachers, and the school's pastoral and inclusion teams.
• Support pupils in overcoming emotional barriers to learning, improving daily attendance, and developing personal resilience.
• Assist in reintegrating disaffected learners from internal inclusion units back into mainstream lessons.
• Maintain objective, accurate records of pupil progress, incidents, and daily engagement for multi‑agency and pastoral review.

Requirements & Backgrounds Considered

• Experience working with young people, adolescents, or vulnerable individuals within education, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or community outreach.
• Relevant background or qualifications in Youth Work, Sports Coaching/Science, Criminology, Psychology, or Health & Social Care (Level 2/3 or Degree level).
• Confident presence, high emotional resilience, and a firm, fair, and trauma‑informed approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with challenging or disengaged teenagers.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to complete an immediate application).

Benefits & What We Offer

• Consistent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, term‑time only (no evenings, weekends, or shift work).
• Competitive Pay: 85 - 105 per day, paid weekly via PAYE with no umbrella company deductions.
• School Transition: Full induction, on‑site pastoral support, and direct school‑based experience for aspiring teachers, pastoral leaders, or educational psychologists.
• CPD & Training: Access to safeguarding refreshers and accredited de‑escalation training (e.g., Team Teach).