Behaviour Support Assistant

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour & Inclusion Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in London

About the role

his is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with experience supporting young people to play a key role in improving student engagement, behaviour and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff and families to provide targeted support and help remove barriers to learning.

The role would suit someone with experience in behaviour support, pastoral care, youth work, mentoring or a similar setting who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

The Role:

• ASAP start

• Full-time Behaviour & Inclusion Mentor position

• Support students with behavioural, emotional and social needs

• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to identified students

• Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and progress

• Work alongside teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies

• Support strategies to improve attendance, behaviour and wellbeing

• Help create an inclusive environment where all students can thrive

About the school

This welcoming secondary school in London is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, positive behaviour and ensuring all learners have access to the support they need to succeed.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant you will:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, pastoral or youth-focused setting
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and inclusion strategies
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire students facing challenges
• A proactive team player with a commitment to supporting young people

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable behaviour experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].