Behaviour Support Assistant

Milk Education; Salford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible working opportunities

5+ CPD courses before placement

Free PSHE lesson plans and resources

Educator wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education in Salford is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with behavioural or SEMH needs across a welcoming school community. This is a full-time, term-time role with a September start and potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will provide one-to-one and small group mentoring, build positive relationships, and work with teachers, pastoral teams and SENCOs to implement effective strategies that boost engagement, attendance and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a school, youth work, coaching, mentoring or support setting.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach when supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH, ASC, ADHD or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring to students who require additional behavioural or emotional support.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to improve engagement, attendance and confidence.
• Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and those displaying challenging behaviour.
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and SENCOs to implement behaviour support strategies.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping students develop emotional regulation and resilience.
• Monitoring student progress, recording interventions and providing regular feedback to school staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship-building

Communication

Teamwork

Calm, patient, resilient

Experience with children/young people

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Salford | Full-Time | Term Time Only | September Start | Temporary with potential for permanent opportunities

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner – we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities and ongoing support.

We’re currently recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor to join a our welcoming schools in Salford. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive school that is committed to wellbeing, positive relationships and student success. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring to students who require additional behavioural or emotional support.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to improve engagement, attendance and confidence.

• Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and those displaying challenging behaviour.

• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and SENCOs to implement behaviour support strategies.

• Promoting positive behaviour and helping students develop emotional regulation and resilience.

• Monitoring student progress, recording interventions and providing regular feedback to school staff.

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a school, youth work, coaching, mentoring or support setting.

• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach when supporting pupils with additional needs.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Experience supporting students with SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD or challenging behaviour is desirable.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities.

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.

• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.

• Priority Partnership school network with access to trusted local schools.

• Access to 5+ CPD courses before placement, including Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour, with further accredited training through Milk Academy.

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources created by experienced teachers.

• FREE educator wellbeing resources and access to our community hub.

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and school insights to help you feel confident from your first day.

• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant, available throughout your placement.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience and the requirements of the assignment.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with the Department for Education, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on the Milk Education website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.