Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Mentor / SEN Teaching Assistant - Alasager
Full-Time Term Time Only
Competitive Pay - Dependant on Experience

September Start Available

Not every young person fits into mainstream education and that's where you come in.

Some pupils need extra patience. Some need structure. Others simply need one person who doesn't give up on them.

A specialist SEN school in Alasger is looking for a Behaviour Mentor / SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs. This isn't just a classroom support role it's about building trust, creating consistency and helping young people feel safe enough to learn.

The school has a genuinely supportive team, ongoing SEN training and staff who work together to make a difference every day. There are also weekly extracurricular trips and activities, giving pupils opportunities to build confidence outside the classroom too.

You do not need school experience to be considered.

Some of the strongest candidates for this role have backgrounds in:

Support Work
Residential Care
Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Mental Health Support
SEN Support
Care Work
Teaching Assistant roles

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), SEMH, Autism and ADHD
Working as a Behaviour Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant
Providing 1:1 support and small group interventions
Helping pupils manage emotions and challenging behaviour
Encouraging engagement, independence and positive routines
Building strong relationships with students who need consistency and support
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom

What The School Is Looking For:

Experience supporting children or adults with behavioural needs or additional needs
A calm, patient and resilient personality
Someone who can take initiative and think on their feet
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker experience is desirable
Someone who genuinely wants to make a difference to young people

What's On Offer:

Competitive pay rates dependant on experience
Free lunches provided daily
Fully supportive school staff and leadership team
Ongoing SEN training and development opportunities
Weekly extracurricular trips and activities
Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work
Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, psychology graduates and support workers

This role is ideal for candidates searching for:

Behaviour Mentor jobs Crewe, SEN Teaching Assistant jobs Alsager, SEMH Teaching Assistant roles, Learning Support Assistant jobs, Autism Support Worker jobs, Behaviour Support jobs or SEN Support Worker roles.

Apply today by emailing your CV directly to Helen Davies at or click below to apply.