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.

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.

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 experience as a:

• Behaviour Support Worker

• Learning Mentor

• Behaviour Mentor

• Teaching Assistant

• SEN Teaching Assistant

• Youth Worker

• Support Worker

• Pastoral Support Worker

• Residential Support Worker

• Sports Coach or similar role

You will need to be calm, patient, resilient and confident when dealing with challenging situations. The ability to build strong relationships with young people while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries is essential.

Experience of SEMH, behaviour support, restorative approaches, de-escalation or safeguarding would be highly desirable.

At Tradewind Recruitment, we pride ourselves on putting our candidates first. We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people and providing an excellent working environment.

When you work with Tradewind, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• A dedicated, specialist consultant who will support you throughout your placement

• Access to a wide range of education opportunities across Suffolk and Essex

• Free access to CPD and online training

• Excellent opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

• PAYE - with no umbrella company required

• Regular support and communication from your dedicated consultant

• Access to our candidate referral scheme

• A recruitment agency that genuinely understands the education sector and the needs of its candidates

We don't just place you in a school and leave you to it. Our consultants work with you throughout your assignment, helping you find the right opportunities, providing ongoing support and making sure you have someone to turn to whenever you need us.

If you're an experienced Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant or education professional looking for your next opportunity in Woodbridge or the surrounding Suffolk area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Tradewind Recruitment and take the next step in your education career.