Behaviour Mentor

Pertemps Education Network; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 16,236 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD

Career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network in Bracknell is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant. Start ASAP. The role is full-time, term-time only, with a daily pay between £88 and £115. You will support SEMH students aged 10–16, delivering targeted interventions alongside teachers and therapists.

Our graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Sociology, or those pursuing careers in probation or mental health, are encouraged to apply. On-site training and CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, empathetic, and able to manage challenging situations.
• Resilient, consistent, and able to work under pressure.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and professional.
• No previous experience required; full training and CPD will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with disengaged students or those at risk of exclusion.
• Support social and emotional development through restorative approaches.
• Promote engagement, attendance and confidence in learning.
• Work with teachers and therapists to deliver targeted interventions.
• Provide stability and consistency for students who have ACEs.
• Model empathy, respect and resilience every day.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Motivation

Education

Graduate in Psychology, Criminology or Sociology

Job description

Location: Bracknell

Contract: Full-time, term‑time only

Hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:30am‑4:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £88‑£115 per day

About the School

A small, specialist SEMH school near Bracknell is seeking a compassionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant.The school supports students aged 10‑16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and associated challenging behaviours. With a strong focus on therapeutic, restorative approaches, the school helps students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, creating an environment where they can feel safe, valued, and capable of success.This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology, or for anyone considering careers in probation, youth justice, social work, or mental health support.

Your Role

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion.
• Support students’ social and emotional development through restorative approaches.
• Promote engagement, attendance, and confidence in learning.
• Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver targeted interventions.
• Provide stability and consistency for students who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
• Model empathy, respect, and resilience every day.

Person Specification

• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, empathetic, and able to manage challenging situations.
• Resilient, consistent, and able to work under pressure.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and professional.
• No previous experience required; full training and CPD will be provided.

What You’ll Gain

• Excellent on‑site training, support, and CPD.
• First‑hand experience with SEMH, behaviour intervention, and trauma‑informed practice.
• A pathway into probation, youth justice, psychology, or education careers.
• The chance to make a lasting difference to young people’s lives.

You must have the right to work in the UK.