Secondary Behaviour Mentor - Support & Engagement

Senploy; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Recruitment is assisting a secondary provision in Rochdale to recruit a Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils who may have faced difficulties in mainstream education. You will build positive relationships, respond calmly to challenging situations and support emotional regulation.

Role involves supporting pupils in lessons and during less structured times, promoting engagement, safety, and progress with education in a supportive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting secondary-aged pupils throughout the school day, both in lessons and during less structured periods.
• Managing and responding to challenging behaviour using positive, consistent behaviour strategies.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils who may be reluctant to engage with adults or education.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions, resolve conflict and make positive choices.
• Encouraging pupils to attend lessons, participate in activities and complete learning tasks.
• Working alongside teachers and the wider support team to maintain a safe, structured and supportive environment.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and the skills needed to make progress with their education.

Job description

Educato Recruitment is assisting a secondary provision in Rochdale to recruit a Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils who may have faced difficulties in mainstream education. You will build positive relationships, respond calmly to challenging situations and support emotional regulation.

Role involves supporting pupils in lessons and during less structured times, promoting engagement, safety, and progress with education in a supportive school environment.