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Secondary Behavioural Support Assistant

United Kingdom, Brixham 90.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted July 06, 2026
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We are seeking dedicated Behavioural Mentors to work with students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11). This role is perfect for those who want to make a tangible difference in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or those who display challenging behaviour.

Job Responsibility

  • De-escalation & Support: Recognise triggers and use low-level de-escalation techniques to prevent classroom disruptions and keep students on task
  • 1:1 & Small Group Mentorship: Work closely with specific students to build rapport, improve their social skills, and boost their self-esteem through structured intervention
  • Inclusion Support: Assist the school's Inclusion or "Bridge" unit, providing a safe space for students who find the mainstream classroom environment overwhelming
  • Collaborative Strategy: Work alongside the SENCO and Pastoral Leads to implement individual behaviour plans (IBPs) and ensure a consistent approach to student welfare

Requirements

  • experience: ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience
  • qualifications: CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • early childhood studies degree
  • Finance/accounting diploma
  • health and social care experience
  • health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
  • HLTA
  • NVQ level 2
  • NVQ level 3
  • NVQ level 4
  • education: high school
  • college
  • university

What we offer

  • PAYE
  • Referral Bonus
  • Weekly Pay
  • training and education
  • Safeguarding and Prevent
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