Behavioural Support Assistant

TipTopJob; Daventry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Behavioural Support Assistant for SEMH and mentorship across local secondary schools in the UK. The role is full-time, term-time, with daily rates between GBP90 and GBP95 and weekly pay.

Start date is immediate or next term, with typical school hours around 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. You will work with students in Key Stage 3 and 4, providing 1:1 and small group mentorship, de-escalation strategies, and collaboration with SENCO and pastoral leads.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates resilience and calmness under pressure.
• Experience in PRU, youth work, coaching, or related fields.
• Strong communication with teenagers while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• De-escalation and support to prevent disruptions.
• 1:1 and small group mentorship to build rapport and improve self-esteem.
• Inclusion support in schools bridging unit.
• Collaborative strategy with SENCO and Pastoral Leads to implement IBPs.

Skills

Resilience

Strong communication

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Behavioural Support Assistant SEMH and Mentorship Local Secondary Schools

Position: Full:Time, Long:Term (Term Time Only)

Salary: GBP90 : GBP95 per day (Weekly Pay : dependent on experience)

Start Date: Immediate / Next Term

Are you a resilient, patient individual with the thick skin and empathy required to help students overcome barriers to learning? Join our secondary network as a Behavioural Support Assistant and help at:risk students find their path to success.

A Career Built on Resilience, Not Just Academics

We are seeking dedicated Behavioural Mentors to work with students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7:11). This role is perfect for those who want to make a tangible difference in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or those who display challenging behaviour.

• Impact Beyond the Grades: Act as a stabilizer in the classroom, helping students regulate their emotions and remain engaged in their education.
• Specialised Career Path: This is the perfect springboard for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, Youth Justice Workers, or SEN Teachers.
• Work:Life Balance: Enjoy typical school hours (approx. 8:30 am : 3:30 pm) with no take:home work:giving you the space to recharge after a high:energy day.
• Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of GBP90 : GBP95 per day, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Your Role as a Behavioural Mentor

As a Behavioural Support Assistant, you are a role model and a guide, helping students navigate the complexities of school life.

• De:escalation and Support: Recognise triggers and use low:level de:escalation techniques to prevent classroom disruptions and keep students on task.
• 1:1 and Small Group Mentorship: Work closely with specific students to build rapport, improve their social skills, and boost their self:esteem through structured intervention.
• Inclusion Support: Assist the schools Inclusion or Bridge unit, providing a safe space for students who find the mainstream classroom environment overwhelming.
• Collaborative Strategy: Work alongside the SENCO and Pastoral Leads to implement individual behaviour plans (IBPs) and ensure a consistent approach to student welfare.

Essential Requirements

We value character, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You are an ideal fit if you:

• Are Naturally Resilient: You understand that behaviour is communication and can maintain a professional, non:judgmental attitude in challenging situations.
• Have Relevant Experience: This could be from a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), youth work, sports coaching, residential care, or even a background in psychology or the police/military.
• Are a Strong Communicator: You can build trust with hard:to:reach teenagers while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Are Committed: You hold an enhanced DBS (or are willing ) and are 100 dedicated to Safeguarding and child welfare.

Contact Robbie Day directly at for an informal check:in regarding the specific school environments and student needs.