Behaviour Mentor

East Sussex Skills Academy, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4HS

50 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  28 August 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £24,342 actual (£29,924 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to inspire, motivate, and empower young learners?

East Sussex Skills Academy (ESSA) is seeking a dedicated and proactive Behaviour Mentor to join our team in Bexhill on Sea​​In this vital role, you will work with a specific caseload of children to build their self-esteem, break down emotional and mental health barriers to learning, and promote social inclusion.

You will lead small groups, offer pastoral support, and collaborate closely with families and school specialists to ensure every student succeeds.​

Role Overview​Position: Behaviour Mentor

Salary: From £24,342 per annum (Actual)

Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Location: Bexhill on Sea

Reporting to: Assistant Head​

Key Requirements​Education: Level 2 or equivalent including English & Maths

Experience: Working with diverse groups within an educational setting

Qualifications: Positive Handling qualification (or willingness to undergo training)

Skills: Strong communication, creative problem-solving, and student tracking system experience

Mobility: Ability and skills to drive and make supportive home visits​

What We Look For​: We need a professional who is calm under pressure, tactful, and deeply empathetic. You must be committed to continuous development, equality, and the safeguarding of children and young people​.

How to Apply

​Ready to make an impact? Please visit our website or get in touch with London South East Academies Trust to learn more and submit your application!

What the school offers its staff

East Sussex Skills Academy, located in Bexhill, recently joined London South East Academies Trust. As an alternative provision, the school supports up to 94 pupils in Years 9-11 who are unable to access mainstream education.

ESSA offers a broad range of vocational pathways. Pupils receive high quality teaching in maths, English and science alongside expert professional tuition in Construction multi-trades, Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty, Automotive, Hospitality & Catering, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity.

We are committed to helping our young people to re-engage with learning and develop the skills they need for successful progression into further education, apprenticeships and employment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSEAT Recruitment Pack (4) (1).pdf - 8.3 MB (opens in new tab)

About East Sussex Skills Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Size: Up to 94 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-sussex-skills-academy

Arranging a visit to East Sussex Skills Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk.

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