Behaviour Mentor – Special School | Swindon
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Monarch Education is currently recruiting for a committed and empathetic Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist school in Swindon. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people with a range of additional needs in a nurturing and structured environment.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support with behaviour and emotional regulation. Your role will be key in helping students develop positive coping strategies, build resilience, and engage more effectively with their education.
About the School:
The school provides tailored education for pupils with special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Staff are passionate about creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support students in managing behaviour and emotional well being
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
* Implement and contribute to individual behaviour plans
* Promote a calm and positive learning environment
* Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams
Requirements:
* Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a SEN or SEMH setting
* Strong behaviour management and communication skills
* A patient, resilient and empathetic approach
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Relevant qualifications or training in behaviour support (desirable but not essential)
Why Join Monarch Education?
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
* Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities
* Competitive pay rates and flexible working options
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.