Pupil Support & Behaviour Mentor (SEN / SEMH) – Education Support Assistant

Job Type: Full-time – Supply Basis (with potential to become permanent)
Location: School-based roles (SEN & SEMH settings)
Start Dates: Immediate starts available September positions
Pay: £14.24 – £17.00 per hour

🌟 About the Role
We are recruiting for Pupil Support & Behaviour Mentor / SEN & SEMH Education Support Assistants to work in supportive school environments, helping children and young people with additional needs to access learning and reach their potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to start or progress a career in education, with genuine pathways from supply work into long-term or permanent school placements.

You will be supporting learners with:
🎓 SEN (Special Educational Needs)
🧠 SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
💬 Behavioural, emotional and learning challenges

🧩 What you will be doing
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with learning activities in and out of the classroom
• Supporting behaviour regulation and positive engagement
• Helping pupils build confidence, resilience and independence
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Providing consistent, calm and supportive guidance

📅 Working Pattern
• School hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Early finish on Fridays
• Monday to Friday only
• Weekends and bank holidays off
• Term-time only roles
• Supply-based work with potential for long-term or permanent placement

⭐ Benefits
✔ Competitive hourly pay: £14.24 – £17.00
✔ Weekly pay (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)
✔ Full training and CPD opportunities
✔ Holiday pay accrued and taken when you choose
✔ Experience across a range of SEN and SEMH settings
✔ Clear pathway from supply to permanent roles
✔ Great entry route into the education sector

👤 Who we are looking for
We welcome applications from people with experience or interest in:
✔ Teaching Assistant roles
✔ SEN support work
✔ SEMH / behavioural support
✔ Youth work or mentoring
✔ Care / support work backgrounds
✔ Sports coaching or childcare experience
No formal teaching qualifications required – training and support provided.

💡 Ideal candidate
• Calm, patient and resilient
• Confident working with challenging behaviour
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Able to build positive relationships quickly
• Reliable and consistent in a school environment

🎯 This role is perfect for:
⭐ Aspiring teachers
⭐ Behaviour mentors or youth workers
⭐ SEN Teaching Assistants looking for better pay
⭐ People wanting to enter the education sector
⭐ Those seeking long-term school placements from supply work

📩 Apply now or email education@castle-employment.co.uk, If you’re looking to start or build a career in education supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs, with the opportunity to progress from supply work into permanent school roles, we would love to hear from you.