Behaviour Support Mentor

The Milton Keynes Academy are looking for a caring, resilient and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential. You will have experience working with students, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

You will be committed to promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and student wellbeing, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and a belief that every young person can succeed. Above all, you will share our values and be dedicated to creating a supportive environment where all students can thrive.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with young people, ideally within an educational or pastoral support setting.
• A passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach when managing challenging situations.
• Experience supporting students with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal and listening abilities.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting student wellbeing.
• The confidence to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Organisational skills, adaptability and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine belief that every young person can succeed when given the right support.

About our Behaviour Support Team:

Our team is dedicated to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. Working across both Ruston and the wider school, we provide consistent, tailored support for students with complex behavioural needs. We are a proactive, flexible, and collaborative team that adapts to the changing needs of our students, creating opportunities for them to develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed. This is a highly rewarding environment for individuals who are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

About The Milton Keynes Academy:

At The Milton Keynes Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community that places learning and student success at its heart. Our architecturally inspiring campus features outstanding facilities, including cutting-edge science labs, a spacious restaurant, and a modern gym, all designed to support both staff and students. We pride ourselves on being a nurturing environment where students are happy to learn, and staff are supported to thrive.

As part of the Creative Education Trust, we collaborate across a network of schools to share best practices and drive innovation. Staff benefit from a bespoke induction, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for career progression. Guided by our core values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration, we empower both students and staff to dream big, believe in themselves, and succeed.

If you're passionate about education and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.