Behaviour mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

Dedicated education consultant support

Flexible working

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor to support students across Milton Keynes in secondary schools and alternatives provisions. You will work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils manage behaviour, emotions and engagement within a safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with young people and strong communication and behaviour management skills; SEMH experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational, youth work, coaching, care or mentoring settings.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build rapport quickly while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help students manage behaviour and emotions effectively.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN departments.
• Encourage engagement in lessons and school activities.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and contribute to intervention plans.
• Act as a role model with professionalism, resilience and consistency.

Job description

Behaviour Support Mentor

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities Available

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Mentors to work within secondary schools and alternative provisions across Milton Keynes. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, attendance, and engagement within the classroom environment. You will build positive relationships, promote appropriate behaviours, and help create a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support students in managing their behaviour and emotions effectively.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN departments.
• Encourage engagement in lessons and school activities.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and contribute to behaviour intervention plans.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, resilience, and consistency.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, coaching, care, or mentoring setting.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• The ability to build rapport quickly and maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to over 2,500 FREE CPD courses through The National College.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and temporary roles.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

Whether you are an experienced Behaviour Support Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, or looking to transition into education, we would love to hear from you.