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Behaviour Support Mentor
Salary Grade
B3, scale point 7-11 (actual salary £19,287-£20,557)
32.25 hours (with the opportunity to work additional hours to support after school clubs)
Term time only (38 weeks)
Permanent
Closing date for applications
Friday 17th April 2026
Start date: As soon as possible
The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a Behaviour Support Mentor in our vibrant and successful school.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who:
Has experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, in particular Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
Has an understanding of childhood development alongside experience of working in a primary educational setting.
Can demonstrate empathy, communication, listening and interpersonal skills when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers.
Has experience of maintaining confidentiality and handling matters with sensitivity and discretion.
In return we can offer the successful candidate:
A thriving and successful school with the well-being of staff and pupils at the forefront of all decision-making processes
A thorough induction process and welcome package
A new building with fantastic facilities, complete with extensive free parking and strong commuter links
An individually tailored career development and training opportunities
Children who have a thirst for learning and a desire to do well which is reflected in the support we see from parents
Shakespeare Primary School is a place where children, staff and families thrive.
Established in the heart of the city we have the privilege of serving a culturally rich, diverse community that reflects the dynamic nature of modern Leeds. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of learning and supporting the aspirations of our whole community.
Both the ‘high staff team morale’ (Ofsted 2019) and our oversubscribed pupil waiting lists reflect the care, passion and drive our school runs on. As a larger school we have the flexibility of opportunity that enables staff to flourish and advance onto the further stages of their career.
Shakespeare is a thriving school that needs people with energy, vision, commitment and good humour to ensure it continues to be so. If you have these qualities, Shakespeare could be just the place for you.
Visits to our school are warmly welcome.
We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.
Safeguarding Statement
Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.