Teaching Assistant - Behaviour & Relationships Mentor

Long Term Futures Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational support organization in Grantham is seeking a passionate Behaviour and Relationships Mentor to support learners with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves delivering personalized support and implementing behaviour strategies to help students re-engage with education. Ideal candidates will have experience with challenging behaviour and a TA qualification. Competitive daily pay and potential for long-term employment are offered.

Benefits

Access to CPD training

Supportive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or SEND needs is essential.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for emotional regulation.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Build relationships to facilitate personal development.
• Support students' resilience and independence.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs

Calm, patient and empathetic approach

Strong communication

Education

TA qualification (Level 2+)

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant - Behaviour & Relationships Mentor (SEMH Support)

Location: Grantham (NG31)

Pay: £110 - £120 per day (£22,650 - £24,952 per annum)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Long-term to permanent

About the Role

Long Term Futures is seeking a passionate Behaviour and Relationships Mentor (Teaching Assistant) to join a specialist SEMH school in Nottingham. This setting supports learners aged 5 to 16 who have social, emotional and mental health needs and may have struggled in mainstream education. The school\'s structured, tailored approach blends academic learning with strong pastoral support, helping pupils rebuild confidence and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support, focused on emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Implement personalised, positive behaviour strategies rooted in consistency and trust
• Build supportive relationships to facilitate re-engagement and personal development
• Support students\' independence, resilience and life skills alongside academic progress
• Work collaboratively with school staff, therapists and leadership to drive pupil success
• Monitor and respond to pupils\' progress, adapting support as needed

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND needs
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach when working with challenging behaviour
• Familiarity with behaviour management frameworks (e.g., Team Teach) is beneficial
• TA qualification (Level 2+) is desirable
• Strong communication and genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

Why Join This Role?

• Long-term to permanent opportunity
• Access to CPD training, including Behaviour Management and SEMH awareness
• Supportive recruitment process, including trial days for the right fit

Apply Today

Ready to make a meaningful impact as a Behaviour and Relationships Mentor? Submit your CV today, and Millie at Long Term Futures will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

If this role isn\'t perfect for you, we have a wide range of SEN, mainstream and behaviour support positions across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire-just let us know what you\'re looking for