Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant (BSA)

Are you a Sports Graduate, Youth Worker, or Care Professional looking to transition your de-escalation, mentoring, and engagement skills into an education setting?A supportive secondary school is seeking a resilient, proactive Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant (BSA) on a full-time temporary contract. This role offers sociable daytime hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) during term-time, providing an ideal pathway for individuals with backgrounds in coaching, youth justice, social care, or community support who want steady school hours.In this position, you will work directly with young people (ages 11-16) presenting with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, barriers to learning, or disengagement. You will act as a positive role model, helping pupils regulate their emotions, rebuild focus, and successfully engage in lessons.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide targeted 1:1 and small-group mentoring to students with complex behavioural or SEMH needs.Use calm, non-confrontational de-escalation techniques to support dysregulated students within and outside the classroom.Act as a reliable bridge between pupils, subject teachers, and the school''s pastoral and inclusion teams.Support pupils in overcoming emotional barriers to learning, improving daily attendance, and developing personal resilience.Assist in reintegrating disaffected learners from internal inclusion units back into mainstream lessons.Maintain objective, accurate records of pupil progress, incidents, and ..... full job details .....