Teaching Assistant - Behaviour & Relationships Mentor

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

Job summary

A specialist SEMH school in Nottingham is seeking a passionate Behaviour and Relationships Mentor to offer support to learners aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This full-time role involves delivering tailored educational support, implementing positive behaviour strategies, and nurturing students' independence and resilience. The position offers competitive pay, access to training, and a supportive recruitment process.

Benefits

Access to CPD training, including Behaviour Management and SEMH awareness

Supportive recruitment process with trial days for the right fit

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support focused on emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Monitor and respond to pupils' progress, adapting support as needed.
• Build supportive relationships to facilitate re-engagement and personal development.

Job description

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.

Key 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.