Behaviour Support Learning Mentor - Inspire Resilience

Tradewind Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a Learning Mentor - Behaviour Support to join a welcoming school in the Ipswich area of Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Mentor or Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs.

You will work closely with teachers and the pastoral team to provide targeted support, build positive relationships and help pupils re-engage with learning across lessons and during

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or barriers to learning.
• Background in schools, teaching assistant, or pastoral support roles.
• Calm, patient, and able to maintain clear boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils experiencing behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent and supportive role model.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions and manage challenging behaviour.
• Helping pupils to develop positive attitudes towards learning and improve their engagement in school.
• Using appropriate de-escalation and behaviour management strategies when required.
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging or disruptive behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team to identify barriers to learning and put appropriate support in place.
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience, independence and self-esteem.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, social times and periods when they may require additional intervention.
• Maintaining accurate records of interventions, progress and behaviour where required.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and supportive school environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

De-escalation techniques

SEMH understanding

Relationship building

Record keeping

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a Learning Mentor - Behaviour Support to join a welcoming school in the Ipswich area of Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Mentor or Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs.

You will work closely with teachers and the pastoral team to provide targeted support, build positive relationships and help pupils re-engage with learning across lessons and during