Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join an SEN school in Peterborough on a full-time basis. You will support students in managing behaviour, build positive relationships, and work closely with teachers to create a calm, inclusive learning environment.

The role offers ongoing opportunities for the right candidate and a commitment to safeguarding and professional development in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, Autism, or ADHD.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach with the ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students in managing behaviour and developing positive relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff, and support colleagues to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring to support social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Assist in implementing behaviour strategies and helping students develop self-regulation skills.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Patience & resilience

Job description

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

About the Role:

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

• 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.