Richmond
South West London
£95 - £100
Join Our Dedicated Team as a Behaviour Mentor / Teaching Assistant!
Location: Twickenham, South West London
Contract Type: Full-Time 1 year fixed contract - Permanent after a year
Salary: £95 - £100 per day PAYE
Start Date: September 2025
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Autism and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are looking for a resilient, compassionate, and proactive Autism Behaviour Mentor / Teaching Assistant to join our specialist Nurture Class. This vital role supports students with Autism who may present challenging behaviours such as biting, self-injury, and sensory dysregulation, as well as pupils with broader SEMH needs.
Your Role Will Include:
Providing consistent 1:1 and small-group support to students in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment
Implementing personalised behaviour and sensory regulation strategies
Working closely with the SENCO, therapists, and teaching staff to deliver tailored interventions
Building trusting relationships with students, helping them feel safe, understood, and empowered to learn
De-escalating behaviour safely using positive behaviour support techniques
8am - 3:30pm (one day a week you will work 4pm)
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience working with children or young people with Autism and/or SEMH
Remains calm under pressure and shows empathy in challenging situations
Understands sensory needs and how they impact learning and behaviour
Is committed to inclusion and believes every child can thrive with the right support
Has MAPA training (or is willing to be trained)
Someone with a background as a SEND TA in a school/PRU/Provision or someone who has worked with young people in correctional facilities
If you have a background in the police, youth centres, prisons, you are also welcome to apply.
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing CPD, including training in behaviour management and Autism-specific approaches
The chance to make a meaningful difference every single day
If you're ready to bring your energy, empathy, and experience to a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Jamie Martinez at PS Inclusion: Jamie@psinclusion.co.uk for more information.
Inclusion starts with understanding. Be part of that change.