Behaviour Mentor

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 1,065,000 - 1,301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and welcoming team

High-quality professional development

Career progression opportunities

Rewarding role making a lasting impact

Staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Job summary

Milk Educatio is seeking a committed Behaviour Mentor to join our Alternative Provision in Gateshead. You will support students with SEMH, building positive relationships and promoting emotional regulation and engagement.

You will work with teachers, families and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions, follow school policies, and contribute to safeguarding while supporting learning and well-being. Start date September 2026, full-time term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Understanding trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches.
• Calm, patient, and able to remain professional in challenging situations.
• Ability to build relationships based on trust and respect.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted role model.
• Support SEMH needs to regulate behaviour and emotions using restorative approaches.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve behaviour, wellbeing, attendance and engagement.
• Support students during lessons to maximise learning and minimise disruption.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour following school policies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans, risk assessments and reviews.
• Work with teachers, safeguarding staff, families and external professionals.
• Promote high expectations in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Record and monitor student progress and behaviour accurately.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Restorative approaches

Positive behaviour support

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4+)

Job description

Behaviour Mentor
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £450 - £550 per week
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking a committed, resilient, and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join our Alternative Provision, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This is an opportunity to work with young people who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed, thrive in a nurturing environment, and believe every student deserves the chance to reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. You will build positive, trusting relationships with young people, helping them to regulate their emotions, make positive choices, and engage successfully with learning.

Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, families, and external agencies, you will provide consistent support tailored to each student's individual needs:

• Build positive, professional relationships with students, acting as a trusted role model.
• Support students with SEMH needs to regulate their behaviour and emotions using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve behaviour, emotional wellbeing, attendance, and engagement.
• Support students during lessons to maximise learning and minimise disruption.
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour, following school policies and procedures.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and student reviews.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, safeguarding staff, parents/carers, and external professionals.
• Promote high expectations while maintaining a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Record and monitor student progress and behaviour accurately.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional needs.
• Understands trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches, and positive behaviour support.
• Is calm, patient, resilient, and able to remain professional in challenging situations.
• Can build strong relationships based on trust, consistency, and respect.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people to succeed.

Desirable:

• Experience working in an Alternative Provision, PRU, specialist school, or similar setting.
• Team Teach, PRICE, or equivalent positive handling training (or willingness to undertake training).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, and SEMH best practice.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team with a strong pastoral ethos.
• High-quality professional development and training.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Milk Educatio