Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational organization in Hounslow is looking for a Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor to support students facing challenges. This full-time role involves offering mentoring, advocating for students, and providing structured behavioral support. Candidates with experience in youth work or SEND environments are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive training in youth engagement and mental health will be provided. The role starts in September 2025 and may transition to a permanent position.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Ongoing training and development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or Pupil Referral Unit environments.
• Background in social work or mentoring.
• Familiarity with SEND, SEMH, or safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Support student transitions back into class.
• Facilitate small group interventions on emotional regulation.

Skills

Youth work or PRU experience

Social work

Mentoring

Pastoral support roles

SEND experience

SEMH experience

Safeguarding environments

Job description

Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor

Mainstream secondary school

Full time role

Start date: September 2025

We are a dynamic, inclusive and ambitious school in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea. We are looking for a dedicated Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor to join our Pastoral Team and support students at risk of disengagement or exclusion.

This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives by offering mentoring, advocacy and structured behavioural support.

Why this role?

You will work one-on-one with pupils, helping them set and achieve personal goals

You’ll play a central role in our trauma-informed and restorative behaviour approach

You’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values care as much as academic rigour

The role includes ongoing training and development in youth engagement, mental health and SEND

You will:

Build positive, trusted relationships with students

Support transitions back into class or between provisions

Collaborate with families, external services and internal staff

Help run small group interventions on emotional regulation and resilience

Experience in any of the following is advantageous:

Youth work or PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) experience

Social work, mentoring, or pastoral support roles

SEND, SEMH or safeguarding environments

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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