Behaviour Support Learning Mentor

Behaviour Support Learning Mentor - Woodbridge

Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and make positive changes to their behaviour?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Behaviour Support Learning Mentor to join a welcoming school in the Woodbridge area of Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant or similar professional who is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs and barriers to learning.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Learning Mentor, you will play a key role in helping pupils to manage their behaviour, develop positive relationships and re-engage with education.

You will provide consistent support to pupils who may experience difficulties with emotional regulation, behaviour, social interaction or engagement with learning. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral and SEN teams, you will help pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to make positive progress.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils experiencing behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.

Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent and supportive role model.

Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions and manage challenging behaviour.

Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and improve their engagement in school.

Using appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies when required.

Supporting pupils who may display challenging, disruptive or dysregulated behaviour.

Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team to identify individual needs and provide appropriate support.

Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience, independence and self-esteem.

Supporting pupils both within the classroom and during less structured parts of the school day.

Maintaining appropriate records of interventions, behaviour and pupil progress.

Contributing to a positive, safe and inclusive school environment.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working with children or young people who present challenging behaviour, SEMH needs or additional learning needs.

You may have ex...