Behaviour Support Mentor

Job Advertisement: Behaviour Support Worker – Primary Schools in Liverpool

Position: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Primary Schools across Liverpool
Job Type: Temporary, full-time and part-time hours available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children to succeed in school and reach their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Worker to join our team at Teaching Personnel, working across primary schools in Liverpool to provide behaviour buddy mentoring to pupils who struggle with challenging behaviours and staying in classroom settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer 1:1 mentoring to students with challenging behaviour, helping them develop positive social skills and emotional regulation.
• Provide tailored support to pupils in the classroom and during transitions to ensure they stay engaged and feel supported.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and school staff to create individualised behaviour support plans for pupils.
• Monitor and record progress, celebrating successes and identifying areas for further development.
• Offer guidance and strategies to teachers and staff to create an inclusive and positive environment for all students.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, fostering trust and confidence.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children, particularly in educational or behavioural support settings.
• Strong understanding of child development, including challenging behaviours and emotional regulation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, staff, and parents.
• Patience, resilience, and a proactive approach to supporting children in overcoming barriers to learning.
• A commitment to inclusion and the well-being of every student.
• A relevant qualification in education, psychology, or a related field (desirable, but not essential).

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and support them on their journey to success.
• Ongoing training and support to help you thrive in your role.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re ready to help young learners overcome barriers to learning and thrive in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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