Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in Slough seeks a dedicated Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor to support students at risk of disengagement or exclusion. The role is full-time and focuses on building positive relationships, collaborating with families, and providing structured behavioural support. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, and training will be provided. The position offers the potential for long-term engagement, with a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Ongoing training and development in youth engagement and mental health

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, PRU, social work, or pastoral support is advantageous.
• Knowledge of SEND, SEMH, or safeguarding environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with pupils to help them achieve personal goals.
• Play a central role in trauma-informed behaviour approaches.
• Be part of an inclusive team focused on care and academic rigour.

Skills

Building positive relationships with students

Supporting transitions back into class

Collaborating with families and services

Running small group interventions

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training for mentoring

Job description

Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor

Mainstream secondary school.

Full time role.

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 youthishe 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 deixam 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 Qi 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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