Behaviour Learning Mentors at Bearbrook Combined School

Bearbrook Combined School; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shape provision

Training in wellbeing

GLT collaboration

Job summary

Bearbrook Combined School in Aylesbury is seeking a compassionate and proactive Behaviour Learning Mentor to join our pastoral team and help establish a dedicated alternative provision within the school.

Working term-time only (38 weeks) from 8.30am to 3.30pm, you will deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring, promote emotional regulation through outdoor and indoor activities, and collaborate with staff, parents and external professionals for joined-up support across the school.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and proactive approach to supporting children.
• Experience working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs (SEMH).
• Value outdoor learning and nature-based methods to aid emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small‑group mentoring and regulation sessions.
• Provide emotional support to children regulating their emotions with calm, consistent help.
• Develop and run outdoor and indoor activities to promote wellbeing and resilience.
• Help establish and shape the new alternative provision ensuring safety, structure and belonging.

Skills

Compassionate

Proactive team player

Emotional regulation

Experience SEMH

Outdoor learning

Inclusive practice

Job description

About this Role

Behaviour Learning Mentor Term timeonly excluding inset days (38 weeks) Hours 8.30am - 3.30pm Bucks Pay Scale 1-2

Bearbrook Combined School,Aylesbury, is a vibrant and welcoming primary school at the heart of a diversecommunity. Our vision is simple but powerful: to empower all to achieveand flourish on their journey to outstanding.

Ourmost recent Ofsted inspection (Dec 2023) captured what makes Bearbrook special:'Everyone is welcomed with a huge smile at Bearbrook and Staff, including thosenew to their career, are proud to work at Bearbrook. They are well supported byleaders within the school and trust. Staff speak positively about leadersprioritising the mental health and well-being of both staff and pupils'.

We are proud to be part ofthe Great Learners Trust (GLT), a dynamic multi-academy trust that offerscollaboration, high-quality CPD, and career development opportunities.

The Role

Bearbrook Combined School is wanting to strengthen our pastoral and behavioursupport. We are seeking a compassionate and proactiveBehaviour Learning Mentor to join our team. The role will complement our existing pastoral team, ensuring a joined-up approach to supportingchildren's wellbeing and emotional needs.

This new role will formthe foundation of a dedicated alternative provision - acalm, consistent and welcoming environment where children can feel safe,regulate their emotions, and rebuild confidence to re-engage in learning. The succesful candidate will also join our behaviour team to help with behaviour across the school.

We are looking forindividuals who:

• Are passionate about helping children to understand and manage their feelings.
• Can work proactively as part of a team to ensure behaviour is managed effectively.
• Have experience working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Value outdoor learning and nature-based approaches to promote emotional regulation.
• Are creative, reflective and committed to inclusion.

As Behaviour LearningMentors, you will:

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring and regulation sessions.
• Provide emotional support for children who are struggling to regulate their emotions, ensuring they receive timely, calm and consistent help.
• Develop and run outdoor and indoor activities to promote wellbeing and resilience.
• Help establish and shape the new alternative provision, ensuring it provides a sense of safety, structure, and belonging.
• Support teachers and staff with consistent behaviour strategies across the school.
• Work closely with parents and external professionals to ensure joined‑up support.

In return, we offer:

• A chance to shape and design a new provision that will transform support for pupils.
• Ongoing training in emotional wellbeing, nurture, and SEMH approaches.
• Supportive leadership, professional development, and collaboration across the GLT family of schools.

This is your chance to makea lasting impact on children's lives, to shape whole‑school culture, and toleave a legacy of inclusive practice.