Job Description

Job Title

Behaviour Mentor

Where patience meets purpose. Support students who need it most

This Behaviour Mentor role offers a meaningful opportunity to support students who struggle with emotional regulation, social interaction or behavioural challenges. Starting in September within an inclusive school setting, you'll provide calm, consistent guidance to help young people re-engage with learning and grow in confidence.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you'll:

Work closely with students on a 1:1 or small-group basis Use restorative strategies to de-escalate conflict and support emotional regulation Build strong relationships that foster trust, respect and resilience Help pupils re-integrate into lessons and stay on track with their education Support the wider school team with behaviour management strategies and wellbeing plans
No two days will be the same, but every day will matter.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in:

Youth work, mental health support, pastoral care or behaviour intervention Supporting pupils with SEMH, autism or additional needs Managing challenging behaviour with a calm, empathetic approach Building rapport and offering consistent, non-judgemental support
You'll need emotional resilience, strong communication skills and a belief that all pupils can succeed with the right support.

About the School

You'll be part of a supportive and committed team in a setting that believes in early intervention, restorative practice and inclusive education. Staff are well-trained in trauma-informed approaches, and pupils are supported with clear expectations and relational support.

Hours

8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome.

If you're ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people who need it most, this behaviour mentor role offers both purpose and professional growth.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: 14.00-16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person