Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location:Stamford/Oakham
Contract Type: Full-Time With potential for Perm Role
Start Date:September (Start of New Academic Year)
Are you an empathetic, resilient, and inspiring individual with a passion for helping young people thrive? a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school, is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support students in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their full potential.
The school caters for children and young people aged 6-17 with SEMH needs, often including additional challenges such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma or behavioural difficulties. Providing a nurturing, therapeutic, and supportive environment where every student is seen, heard, and valued.
The school's mission is to create a safe, consistent and inspiring space for our learners to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:
* Build strong, positive relationships with students to support emotional regulation and behaviour for learning
* Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals
* Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to manage challenging behaviours
* Deliver 1:1 or small group interventions tailored to students' individual needs
* Provide daily support in and out of the classroom to ensure a consistent and safe learning environment
* Be a role model, demonstrating emotional intelligence, patience and resilience
* Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (school, youth work, PRU, or care settings)
* A calm, compassionate and proactive approach to behaviour management
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
* Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, youth work, or behaviour support are desirable but not essential
* A supportive and inclusive team who value your wellbeing
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