At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Company: Join a supportive secondary school in Daventry focused on student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, ongoing CPD, and specialist training opportunities.
- Other info: The role starts in September 2026 and offers long-term, permanent opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference to students' educational and personal outcomes.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people in schools or alternative education settings is essential.
The predicted salary is between 27300 - 27300 £ per year.
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students who require additional behavioural, emotional, or pastoral support. Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral leaders, and families, you will help create a positive and supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Key responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and personal development
- Support students in managing their behaviour and making positive choices both inside and outside the classroom
- Assist with the implementation of behaviour support plans and targeted interventions
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and parents to support student progress
- Help de-escalate challenging situations using calm and effective behaviour management techniques
- Monitor and record student behaviour, attendance, and progress accurately
- Support students in reflection rooms, intervention spaces, or alternative learning environments where required
- Promote resilience, self-confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning
Who we're looking for
- Experience working with young people in schools, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, care, or alternative education settings
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour management
- The ability to remain resilient and professional when supporting students with challenging behaviours
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
- A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve success
- Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential for candidates with suitable experience
What's on offer
- A full-time role within a supportive secondary school in Daventry
- Long-term and permanent opportunities available
- Competitive rates of pay based on experience and responsibilities
- Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities
- A supportive leadership and pastoral team
- Opportunities to develop experience within behaviour, safeguarding, and student wellbeing
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to students' educational and personal outcomes
Behaviour Support Mentor in Daventry employer: Tradewind Recruitment
This secondary school in Daventry offers a full-time role with a supportive leadership team. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development and the chance to impact students positively. The school prioritises student wellbeing and resilience.
We think you need these skills to ace Behaviour Support Mentor in Daventry
Behaviour Management
Relationship-Building Skills
Communication Skills
Calm and Patient Approach
Resilience
Understanding of Safeguarding
Emotional Support
