Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour & Inclusion Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in London. You will support students with behavioural, emotional and social needs, providing mentoring and pastoral support to identified students and building strong relationships to boost engagement and progress.

The role suits someone with experience in behaviour management and inclusion strategies who is a proactive team player committed to helping young people

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in education, pastoral, or youth settings.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and inclusion strategies.
• Calm, patient and resilient with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to identified students.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and progress.
• Work with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies.
• Support strategies to improve attendance, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Help create an inclusive environment where all students thrive.

Skills

Behaviour management

Inclusion strategies

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team player

Job description

Position: Behaviour / Inclusion Mentor

Location: Havering

Start date: As soon as possible

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour & Inclusion Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with experience supporting young people to play a key role in improving student engagement, behaviour and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff and families to provide targeted support and help remove barriers to learning.

The role would suit someone with experience in behaviour support, pastoral care, youth work, mentoring or a similar setting who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

The Role:

• ASAP start
• Full-time Behaviour & Inclusion Mentor position
• Support students with behavioural, emotional and social needs
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to identified students
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and progress
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies
• Support strategies to improve attendance, behaviour and wellbeing
• Help create an inclusive environment where all students can thrive

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, pastoral or youth-focused setting
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and inclusion strategies
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire students facing challenges
• A proactive team player with a commitment to supporting young people

About the School:

This welcoming secondary school in London is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, positive behaviour and ensuring all learners have access to the support they need to succeed.

Why work with Smart Teachers?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities with leading schools across London
• Support with compliance and onboarding

If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference as a Behaviour & Inclusion Mentor, we would love to hear from you.

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