Behaviour Support Mentor at The Milton Keynes Academy

The Milton Keynes Academy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Job summary

The Milton Keynes Academy is seeking a caring, resilient Behaviour Support Mentor to support students with behavioural, social and emotional needs. The role focuses on promoting wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusive practices within a dynamic school environment in Milton Keynes.

You will work with a dedicated team to help students overcome barriers to learning, maintaining calm, professional interactions and building strong relationships with pupils and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in educational or pastoral settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.
• Ability to work in challenging situations with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support students to overcome barriers to learning and promote positive behaviour.
• Contribute to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding knowledge

Team player

Job description

About this Role

Job Title: BehaviourSupport Mentor

Location: TheMilton Keynes Academy

Salary: £30,024- £35,412 (FTE) £26,527.21 - £31,287.69 (Pro Rata)

ContractType: Permanent, Full time (Term Time Only)

Working Pattern: 37 Hoursper week (Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am - 3:30pm)

ApplicationClosing Date: 04 November 2026

About You:

The MiltonKeynes Academy are looking for a caring, resilient and proactive individual whois passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential. Youwill have experience working with students, strong communication andrelationship-building skills, and the ability to remain calm and professionalin challenging situations.

You Will becommitted to promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and student wellbeing,with a strong understanding of safeguarding and a belief that every youngperson can succeed. Above all, you will share our values and be dedicated tocreating a supportive environment where all students can thrive.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Have experience working with young people, ideallywithin an educational or pastoral support setting.
• Be passionate about helping students overcomebarriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• Demonstrate a calm, patient and resilient approachwhen managing challenging situations.
• Have experience supporting students withbehavioural, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Build positive and professional relationships withstudents, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Be an excellent communicator with stronginterpersonal and listening skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion andpromoting student wellbeing.
• Have theconfidence to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of awider team.
• Be organised, adaptable and able to managecompeting priorities.
• Share our values and have a genuine belief thatevery young person can succeed when given the right support.

About our Behaviour Support Team:

Our team isdedicated to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achievepositive outcomes. Working across both Ruston and the wider school, we provideconsistent, tailored support for students with complex behavioural needs. Weare a proactive, flexible, and collaborative team that adapts to the changingneeds of our students, creating opportunities for them to develop the skillsand confidence needed to succeed. This is a highly rewarding environment forindividuals who are passionate about making a genuine difference in the livesof young people.

About The Milton Keynes Academy:

At The MiltonKeynes Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community thatplaces learning and student success at its heart. Our architecturally inspiringcampus features outstanding facilities, including cutting-edge science labs, aspacious restaurant, and a modern gym, all designed to support both staff andstudents.

We prideourselves on being a nurturing environment where students are happy to learn,and staff are supported to thrive. As part of the Creative Education Trust, wecollaborate across a network of schools to share best practices and driveinnovation. Staff benefit from a bespoke induction, ongoing professionaldevelopment, and clear pathways for career progression.

Guided by ourcore values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration, weempower both students and staff to dream big, believe in themselves, andsucceed. If you're passionate about education and want to make a realdifference, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

CreativeEducation Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked inpartnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition,promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believeevery child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be aplace where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive -designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for thefuture.

We are unitedby a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools areplaces where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their ownlives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposefulleadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trustwebsite to explore how we support our staff and discover more about ourmission, values, and opportunities.

Essential Information:

CreativeEducation Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofour children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all ourcolleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlistedcandidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CETRecruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe inEducation, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check,separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition fromteaching search.

This post isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET iscommitted to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture andenvironment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.