Behaviour Mentor / Learning Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a passionate, resilient Behaviour Mentor/Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs in an alternative provision in Bexley. You will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, build positive relationships and help pupils re-engage with learning.

The role involves supporting teachers across the curriculum, helping pupils develop confidence and resilience, and using de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm, safe learning

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or related setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient, and confident in managing challenging situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to adapt approach to meet individual needs and learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional learning, SEMH, and behavioural needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and encouraging role model.
• Support behaviour management by implementing agreed strategies and helping pupils regulate emotions.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities across the curriculum.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, communication skills, and social awareness.
• Support pupils re-engaging with learning and maintaining safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor progress and support individual pupil needs.

Skills

Experience with young people

SEMH / behaviour support

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Adaptable teaching approach

Job description

Behaviour Mentor / Learning Support Assistant - Alternative Provision

Location: Bexley, South East London
Employer: Milk Education
Job Type: Full-time / Term-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Make a Difference in the Lives of Young People

Milk Education is seeking a passionate, resilient, and dedicated Behaviour Mentor / Learning Support Assistant to join an alternative provision in Bexley. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting young people who may face social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment, building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and personal development.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor / Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional learning, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and encouraging role model.
• Support behaviour management by implementing agreed strategies, promoting positive choices, and helping pupils regulate their emotions.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities across the curriculum.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, communication skills, and social awareness.
• Support pupils who may have experienced challenges in mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning.
• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging behaviour, using de-escalation strategies where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals to monitor progress and support individual pupil needs.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment in line with safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people in an educational, pastoral, youth work, or care setting.
• Has experience supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), behavioural challenges, or additional learning needs.
• Is patient, empathetic, resilient, and confident in managing challenging situations.
• Can build positive relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can adapt their approach to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Is passionate about helping young people develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Experience in alternative provision, pupil referral units (PRUs), mainstream schools, SEN settings, or youth support services would be advantageous.

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
• Support from a dedicated Milk Education consultant.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within alternative provision and specialist education.
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where relationship-building and pupil progress are at the heart of the work.