Behaviour Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced behaviour mentors to support vulnerable children. The role involves building trusting relationships, delivering tailored mentoring sessions, and collaborating with caregivers and professionals. Candidates must have minimum experience working with youth in similar conditions and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Flexible working hours are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with children or young people
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Build a strong, empathetic connection with students
• Deliver individual mentoring sessions
• Provide guidance on managing behavior
• Work collaboratively with parents and professionals
• Foster a safe, calm, non-judgmental space

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Rapport building

Empathy

Behavior management strategies

Job description

The Opportunity

Prospero Teaching are looking for experienced Behaviour mentor's to be a role model to children who need someone to look up to and get them on the right track. We need someone that has excellent communication and rapport building skills and a passion for connecting with vulnerable students. Hours are flexible and you can choose between morning, noon or evening sessions and fit it around your schedule.

This is more than just a mentoring role - it's about forming a trusting relationship, meeting the student where they are, and helping them re‑engage with their learning and life goals. You'll play a crucial part in supporting their personal development, acting as a positive and consistent role model.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a strong, empathetic connection with students to encourage trust and openness.
• Deliver individual mentoring sessions to help students understand and regulate their emotions.
• Provide guidance on managing behaviour, avoiding negative influences, and building positive coping strategies.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, teachers, and professionals to develop and maintain a structured, supportive plan tailored to the student's needs.
• Foster a safe, calm, and non‑judgemental space where students feel seen and heard.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience working one‑to‑one with children or young people experiencing behavioural or mental health difficulties.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Must have, or be willing to undertake, an Enhanced DBS check.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.