Behaviour Mentor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Madeley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a confident and compassionate Behaviour Mentor for a primary school in South Telford. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for neurodiverse children, including those with Autism and ADHD, following EHCPs and behaviour plans.

You will help pupils regulate emotions, engage with learning, and make positive choices in a warm, supportive environment. Long-term, permanent opportunities may arise from successful trials.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Has experience supporting children with Autism and challenging behaviour.
• We particularly welcome applicants from youth work, SEMH, SEN, mentoring, alternative provision or behaviour support backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional needs
• Follow individual EHCPs and behaviour support plans
• Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
• Build trusted, consistent relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff

Skills

Experience with Autism

Behaviour support

SEMH support

Education

A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Behaviour Mentor Location: Telford TF7 Daily Pay Rate: £110 - 120 Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only), 8:30 - 15:45 Start Date: September 1st 2026 Contract: Long-Term temporary, Temp to Perm Long Term Futures is looking for a confident and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive primary school in South Telford.

You’ll work across the school supporting neurodiverse children, including pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.

This is a varied role where you’ll support different children regularly, both 1:1 and within the classroom, helping them regulate emotions, engage with learning and make positive choices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional needs
• Follow individual EHCPs and behaviour support plans
• Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
• Build trusted, consistent relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff

What We’re Looking For:

• A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Has experience supporting children with Autism and challenging behaviour.
• We particularly welcome applicants from youth work, SEMH, SEN, mentoring, alternative provision or behaviour support backgrounds

Resilient, patient and confident in your approach

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
• full-time consistency in one school.
• Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit.
• Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and further professional development/refreshers.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This role is easily commutable from: Madeley, Dawley, Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Broseley, Wellington, Oakengates, Ketley, Lawley, Stirchley, Shifnal, Newport, Bridgnorth and surrounding Telford and Shropshire areas.

Behaviour Mentor | Primary School Behaviour Support | 1:1 Mentoring | Neurodiversity Support | Challenging Behaviour | SEN Support | SEMH | Autism & ADHD Support | EHCP Support | Behaviour Support Plans | Pastoral Support | Full-Time Role