Job Description

Learning and Behaviour Mentor

Support. Educate. Nurture.

Sense Education is seeking a compassionate and proactive Learning and Behaviour Mentor to work in a primary school in Leeds, supporting young children with additional needs who may display challenging behaviours. In this rewarding role, you'll assist children in managing their behaviour, teaching coping strategies, and encouraging communication skills using tools like PECS and Makaton. You'll play a vital role in fostering independence and supporting their developmental milestones. Some personal care duties may be required.

Summary

The Learning and Behaviour Mentor will work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and other support professionals to support children who need extra help with behaviour, communication, and self?regulation. This role is in Leeds and involves delivering high?quality, personalised support in an inclusive primary school environment.

The Role

As Learning and Behaviour Mentor, you will help children manage challenging behaviour, modelling and teaching coping strategies. You will use PECS, Makaton, or similar communication tools to support pupils whose needs include communication difficulties. You will encourage pupils to develop independence in tasks, routines, and social interaction. You may provide personal care as needed, while always treating children with dignity and respect. You will monitor, record and report on pupils' progress, working with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or equivalent.

The Ideal Person and Skills/Education Needed

Experience in behaviour management in primary or care settings. Some familiarity with PECS and/or Makaton; willingness to learn or receive training if needed. Patient, nurturing, empathetic, with a strong belief that behaviour communicates need. Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with teachers, SENCO, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Record?keeping skills: able to monitor progress and maintain accurate documentation.

About the School

An inclusive primary school based in Leeds, set up to support pupils with additional needs in a safe, supportive, child?centred environment. Facilities may include sensory rooms, outdoor learning areas, and accessible provisions to support pupils with SEND. The culture of the school is one that values inclusion, respect, and development for every child.

Hours and Start Date

Hours: 8:30?AM - 3:30?PM, Monday to Friday. Open to both full?time and part?time applications. Immediate start available.

The Benefits

Competitive pay. Opportunity to work in a stimulating, inclusive setting in Leeds where you can make a real difference. Supportive team and professional development, including training for PECS/Makaton or behaviour methodologies. Long?term temporary role with potential to become permanent.
If you're passionate about childhood development and ready to empower young learners with additional needs, apply today for this Learning and Behaviour Mentor role in Leeds!

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: 91.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Transport links
Work Location: In person