Job Description
New Directions Education are currently recruiting a dedicated and confident Behaviour Mentor to work in a small mainstream primary school in Chester. This is a full-time role supporting students who may display challenging behaviour, helping them to re-engage with learning and develop positive relationships in and out of the classroom.
You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to provide 1:1 and small group interventions, helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
The Role:
• Supporting students with behavioural, social, or emotional needs
• Building positive relationships to encourage engagement and learning
• Implementing individual behaviour plans and strategies
• De-escalating challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Liaising with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to ensure consistent support
• Promoting resilience, confidence, and positive behaviour throughout the school day
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (school, youth work, residential, or sports backgrounds welcome)
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• A genuine passion for helping young people reach their full potential
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ideally holds a DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to apply for one
Why Work with New Directions Education?
• Support from experienced and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continuous professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to experience (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Opportunities to work across a range of schools and provisions
• Refer-a-friend bonus available
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.