Behaviour & Learning Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist in education is seeking a Behaviour & Learning Mentor in Gloucester to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role involves working in a flexible capacity, offering 1:1 support and building strong relationships to aid learning. Ideal candidates are dependable and experienced in working with challenging behaviours. The position offers great development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to over 2,500 FREE CPD courses

Flexible working opportunities

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor role or related field.
• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or trauma-informed backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Offer behaviour support during crises.
• Build strong professional relationships.
• Help develop social skills and resilience.
• Assist teachers with learning activities.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Ability to support behavioural challenges

Relationship building

De-escalation techniques

Calm and confident presence

Job description

Behaviour & Learning Mentor – Gloucestershire

At Tradewind Recruitment, we take a people‑first approach. You'll always speak to real consultants who listen, support and genuinely care about finding the right fit for you. We work closely with specialist settings across Gloucestershire and understand exactly what makes a Behaviour & Learning Mentor successful in these environments.

We're currently looking for dedicated Behaviour & Learning Mentors for flexible and temporary work across a range of SEMH schools and alternative learning provisions. These settings cater to primary and secondary aged students, so someone who is flexible and experienced across the age ranges would be highly beneficial.

What To Expect From The Children & Young People

You’ll be supporting students who may:

• Display emotional dysregulation, frustration or anxiety
• Struggle with trusting adults and building relationships
• Present with challenging behaviour triggered by past trauma, unmet needs or disrupted education
• Require clear boundaries, consistency and a calm, grounding presence
• Benefit from practical engagement, structured routine and positive role modelling

These pupils can be energetic, unpredictable and, at times, reluctant to engage - but they are also capable, funny, and incredibly rewarding to work with when trust begins to grow.

What You Will Be Expected To Do

As a Behaviour & Learning Mentor, your role will involve:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups to stay engaged in learning
• Offering calm, confident behaviour support during dysregulation or crisis moments
• Building strong, professional relationships through consistency and clear expectations
• Helping pupils develop social skills, resilience and positive routines
• Assisting teachers with learning activities - both academic and practical
• Taking part in outdoor learning, physical activities and hands‑on tasks
• Using de‑escalation techniques and restorative approaches
• Supporting transitions, unstructured times and movement around school

What We're Looking For

You must have experience in:

• A similar Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor role OR
• Working with young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges or trauma‑informed backgrounds

Experience in sports, youth work, mentoring, residential care or alternative education is highly valued.

Why Join Tradewind?

At Tradewind, we don't just place candidates - we champion them. Here's what you can expect:

• Your income matters: We'll always secure the best rate for your skills
• Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses via The National College
• Your flexibility matters: Roles that fit your lifestyle and goals
• Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running
• Your values matter: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and truly inclusive

If you're steady, dependable and able to bring calm, confidence and structure to young people who need it most, we’d love to hear from you.