Job Description
Behaviour Mentor – Chester | TalentBoard
Do you want to make a real impact on young people who need patience, guidance and emotional support?
TalentBoard is looking for Behaviour Mentors to work within a number of inclusive and forward-thinking primary and secondary schools across Chester and surrounding areas.
If you’re passionate about helping children manage emotions, build confidence and re-engage with learning, this could be the perfect opportunity. We welcome people with experience in youth work, mental health, SEN support, coaching, residential care, pastoral roles, or any setting where strong relationships and de-escalation skills are essential.
Role Overview: What You’ll Do as a Behaviour Mentor
As a Behaviour Mentor, you’ll play a key role in supporting children who face social, emotional or behavioural barriers. Your work may include:
* Offering 1:1 mentoring for pupils with SEMH needs, anxiety, low confidence or classroom disengagement
* Developing trusting, consistent relationships that help pupils feel safe and understood
* Using restorative, trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies during moments of heightened emotion
* Supporting personalised behaviour plans and helping pupils follow structured routines
* Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, pastoral leads and external specialists
* Guiding pupils to make positive choices, build resilience and strengthen emotional regulation skills
* Assisting within the classroom and during unstructured times such as break and lunch
* Encouraging goal-setting, celebrating achievements and modelling positive communication
Your support can be life-changing for pupils who rely on stable, compassionate adults to help them succeed.
The Type of People We’re Looking For
You don’t need previous school experience. We’re keen to hear from people with backgrounds in:
* Youth work / mentoring
* Mental health or wellbeing services
* Care or residential support
* Sports coaching or activity leadership
* Community outreach or charity work
* SEND or behaviour support
* Security roles where calm de-escalation is key
You’ll thrive in this role if you can show:
* Strong communication and active listening
* A calm, grounded approach in challenging moments
* Patience, empathy and emotional resilience
* Confidence working with children who may struggle with routines or relationships
* A positive, restorative mindset
* A genuine desire to help young people grow and feel valued
An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required.
Why Join TalentBoard in Chester?
We work closely with schools across Hoole, Upton, Blacon, Handbridge, Vicars Cross, Boughton and surrounding Chester communities.
You’ll benefit from:
* Competitive weekly PAYE pay
* Flexible working arrangements built around your availability
* Long-term opportunities for consistent work
* A dedicated consultant who understands SEMH and behaviour support
* Free access to SEND & SEMH training to help you develop
* Clear progression pathways into roles such as:
* SEMH Teaching Assistant
* Pastoral Support Officer
* Behaviour Intervention Mentor
* Youth Mentor
* SEN Teaching routes
This is a brilliant opportunity if you want to gain specialist experience and make a lasting difference to pupils who need extra encouragement and stability.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to support young people to manage emotions, build confidence and engage positively with school life, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a Behaviour Mentor in Chester with TalentBoard.