Behaviour Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated onboarding support

CPD Courses

Market leading pay rates

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a specialist Alternative Provision in Nottingham. You will work one-to-one and in small groups, delivering targeted interventions to support SEMH needs and promote positive behaviour inside and outside the classroom.

The role suits someone with SEMH experience, trauma-informed approaches, and a patient, proactive communication style. You will join a supportive team and help students build resilience and achieve personal learning goals.

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Nottingham that is committed to supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The setting provides a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where students are encouraged to build confidence, develop resilience, and achieve positive outcomes through personalised support.

We are looking to recruit a Behaviour Mentor to join this dedicated team from September. The successful Behaviour Mentor will work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, delivering targeted interventions, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting engagement both inside and outside of the classroom. This Behaviour Mentor role is ideal for someone with SEMH experience who can build positive relationships with young people, with previous experience in a therapeutic setting being highly desirable.

The successful Behaviour Mentor will have:

• At least 6 months' experience working within a UK education setting or similar environment
• Experience supporting students with SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Previous experience delivering interventions to support behaviour and learning
• A good understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches
• Experience working within a therapeutic setting is desirable
• Excellent communication skills with a patient, resilient, and proactive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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