Empowering Behaviour Mentor & Learning Support

AMA Admin; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a passionate, resilient Behaviour Mentor/Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs in an alternative provision in Bexley. You will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, build positive relationships and help pupils re-engage with learning.

The role involves supporting teachers across the curriculum, helping pupils develop confidence and resilience, and using de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm, safe learning

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or related setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient, and confident in managing challenging situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to adapt approach to meet individual needs and learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional learning, SEMH, and behavioural needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and encouraging role model.
• Support behaviour management by implementing agreed strategies and helping pupils regulate emotions.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities across the curriculum.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, communication skills, and social awareness.
• Support pupils re-engaging with learning and maintaining safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor progress and support individual pupil needs.

Skills

Experience with young people

SEMH / behaviour support

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Adaptable teaching approach

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a passionate, resilient Behaviour Mentor/Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs in an alternative provision in Bexley. You will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, build positive relationships and help pupils re-engage with learning.

The role involves supporting teachers across the curriculum, helping pupils develop confidence and resilience, and using de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm, safe learning