Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title: Secondary School Behaviour Mentor
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (£90 - £100 per day)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome behavioural challenges to succeed in education?

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a Behaviour Mentor to work in a secondary school setting. This role is ideal for individuals who have experience in youth work, mentoring, or supporting students with behavioural needs.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students displaying challenging behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and SEN departments to implement behavioural strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and learning.
• Support students in managing their emotions and developing coping mechanisms.
• Promote a positive school environment by reinforcing good behaviour and implementing intervention plans.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support sessions.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to provide holistic support for students.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, or youth work setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with students.
• Ability to de-escalate situations and implement behaviour management strategies.
• A relevant qualification in education, psychology, social work, or a related field (desirable but not essential).
• An enhanced DBS check and on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive team and dedicated consultant to guide you through your placement.
• Opportunities for career progression within education and pastoral support.

If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills to support students with their behaviour, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today by submitting your CV to or call 0151 271 0225 for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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