Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension contributions

Free training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to work full-time at an SEN school in Bury St Edmunds. You will support students in managing behaviour and developing positive relationships.

You will collaborate with teachers and support staff to create a positive, inclusive learning environment, providing one-to-one and small group mentoring to promote social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH, autism, or ADHD.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach with strong relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and behaviour management abilities.
• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, TA, Youth Worker, or similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students in managing their behaviour, developing positive relationships, and overcoming barriers to learning.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and support colleagues to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and promote positive behavioural outcomes.
• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring to support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Support the implementation of behaviour strategies and help students develop self-regulation skills.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Calm approach

Relationship building

Resilience

Job description

Vision for Educationis seeking aBehaviour Mentorto work full-time at an SEN School in Bury St Edmunds.

About the Role:

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicatedBehaviour Mentorto work full-time at an SEN School in Bury.

• As a Behaviour Mentor, you will support students in managing their behaviour, developing positive relationships, and overcoming barriers to learning.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and experienced support colleagues to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement, improve confidence, and promote positive behavioural outcomes.
• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring to support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Supporting the implementation of behaviour strategies and helping students develop self-regulation skills.
• The role is full-time and has the potential to become ongoing for the right candidate.

About the School:

• The school caters to students with a range of special educational needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and ADHD.
• Committed to an inclusive ethos that enables all students to achieve their full potential.
• Focused on providing a supportive, structured, and engaging environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.
• Easily accessible from Birmingham, Dudley, and Bilston.

About You:

• Experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, Autism, or ADHD.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach with the ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their potential.
• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or in a similar role is desirable.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leadingeducation recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using thePay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get thepay andworkingconditionsyou are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.