Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Stamford/Oakham
Contract Type: Full-Time With potential for Perm Role
Start Date: September (Start of New Academic Year)
Join Our Passionate Team and Make a Real Difference
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.
About Us
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.
The Role
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
What We’re Looking For
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
What We Offer
A supportive and inclusive team who value your wellbeing
Ongoing CPD and training in areas such as de-escalation, trauma-informed practice and attachment theory
A truly rewarding role where you will make a tangible difference every day
Apply Now
If you are passionate about improving the life chances of vulnerable young people and believe you have the skills and mindset to support their journey, we’d love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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