Behaviour Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education support agency is seeking a Behaviour Mentor in Shrewsbury to support pupils who struggle with behaviour and emotions. The role involves one-to-one mentoring and working with small groups to foster emotional regulation and confidence. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, be calm and patient, and have a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Competitive pay and support from a dedicated consultant are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

Guaranteed work agreements

Free CPD including Team Teach training

Dedicated local consultant support

£50 referral bonus for recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is essential.
• Must have a calm and proactive approach.
• Capability to act as a role model is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups.
• Identify pupils needing extra support.
• Deliver mentoring sessions focused on behaviour improvement.
• Track progress of pupils' behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with families.

Skills

Previous experience working with children or young people

Calm, patient, and proactive approach

Confidence using own initiative

Energy, enthusiasm, and genuine desire to make a difference

Positive role model

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Location: Shrewsbury
Pay: £89–£95 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term

We’re working with welcoming specialist SEND and SEMH schools in and around Shrewsbury who are looking for calm, confident Behaviour Mentors to support pupils who find emotions and behaviour tricky to manage. This role is all about building trust, setting positive boundaries, and helping children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

If you’ve worked with children before and know how powerful a steady presence can be, this could be a brilliant fit.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be supporting pupils across the primary and secondary age range, working one-to-one or in small groups, and becoming a consistent role model they can rely on. Over time, you’ll help pupils develop better behaviour strategies, stronger emotional regulation, and more confidence in school.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Identifying pupils who need extra behaviour or emotional support
• Delivering one-to-one mentoring sessions
• Helping pupils manage emotions and behaviour in positive ways
• Creating and reviewing individual action plans
• Working closely with the SENCo and wider school team
• Tracking progress and monitoring behaviour improvements
• Supporting pupils during lunch and break times
• Building positive links with families

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach
• Confidence using your own initiative
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to make a difference
• Someone who can be a positive role model, even on tricky days

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly through PAYE
• Guaranteed work agreements for steady income
• FREE CPD, including Team Teach training
• Honest, friendly support from a dedicated local consultant
• £50 referral bonus for recommending a teacher or TA

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this role – please apply now. Or if you wish to discuss this role, please contact Alanna on 01902 313822 or [e-mail]

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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