Behaviour Mentor

Academics; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £85-£110

PAYE weekly pay

Full-time/Part-time positions

Sept 2026 start

Job summary

Academics in Salisbury, Wiltshire is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to provide consistent one-to-one support, helping children develop positive behaviours and engage more fully with their education. You will build trusting relationships to boost confidence and emotional wellbeing, using individualised plans to meet each child's needs.

The role involves working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to monitor progress, support transitions back to lessons and promote respectful

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and targeted support to children during the school day.
• Build positive relationships to boost confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Use agreed behaviour strategies and individualised plans to meet needs.
• Help children develop social skills and effective communication.
• Support positive engagement with learning and return to lessons.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to monitor progress.

Job description

Are you passionate about helping children overcome behavioural and emotional challenges and supporting them to reach their full potential? We are looking for a caring, dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming and supportive school in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide consistent support to help children develop positive behaviours, improve their confidence and engage more successfully with their education.

• Providing one-to-one and targeted support to children during the school day.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
• Using agreed behaviour strategies and individualised support plans to meet children's needs.
• Helping children develop positive social skills, effective communication and respectful relationships.
• Supporting children when they experience difficulties with behaviour, emotions or engagement with learning.
• Encouraging children to return to lessons and participate positively in their education.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to monitor behaviour and support children's progress.
• Helping children recognise and understand their emotions and develop appropriate coping strategies.
• Following all safeguarding, health and safety and school behaviour procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will be calm, patient, compassionate and resilient, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference to children's lives.

You will understand that behaviour can sometimes be an indication of an underlying emotional, social or additional need. You should be confident managing challenging situations while maintaining a supportive, consistent and positive approach.

You will be committed to helping children develop greater self-awareness, resilience and confidence, while supporting them to overcome barriers that may impact their learning and wellbeing.

What We Offer

• £85-£110 per day, depending on experience.
• PAYE weekly pay.
• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• September 2026 start.
• Valuable experience within a school setting.
• Excellent opportunities for those looking to develop a career in Behaviour Support, Pastoral Care, SEND, Psychology or Education.
• The opportunity to have a meaningful impact on children's behaviour, confidence, wellbeing and educational progress.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy