Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Behaviour Mentors for Primary and SEN schools in Mansfield. This full-time, long-term role involves supporting students with SEMH needs, providing tailored assistance, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal for those looking to gain experience in education or youth work.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with behaviour challenges.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
• Confident, calm, and patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural needs.
• Help students develop positive coping strategies and routines.
• Use de-escalation techniques and manage challenging situations.

Skills

Calm approach

Compassion

Resilience

Trust-building

Education

Background in psychology, youth work, mentoring, or sports coaching

Job description

Location: NG18, Mansfield
Position: Behaviour Mentor
Type: Full-time | Long-term | September Start
Salary: £89.38 – £95 per day (depending on experience)

Are you confident, compassionate, and resilient? Do you have the ability to build trust and motivate young people who struggle with behaviour in school?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Behaviour Mentors for Primary and SEN schools in the NG18 (Mansfield) area. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs, helping them thrive both in and out of the classroom.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural needs

• Help students develop positive coping strategies and routines

• Use de-escalation techniques and manage challenging situations calmly

• Support reintegration into lessons or structured activities

• Work closely with SENCOs, behaviour leads, and external agencies

• Experience supporting children or young people with behaviour challenges (formal or informal)

• A confident, calm, and patient approach

• A background in psychology, youth work, mentoring, or sports coaching is a bonus

• A commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

This role is perfect for candidates looking to build experience in education, youth work, social care, or mental health.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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