Behaviour Mentor

Reeson Education; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a Behaviour Mentor in Southampton to support SEMH in both primary and secondary settings. The role is a flexible supply position with daily rates of £80 to £100 and ASAP start, subject to safeguarding checks. Registration for current or future vacancies is offered.

The candidate will work to build trust, manage emotional wellbeing and support pupils in transitions while adhering to safeguarding processes and school protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH or pastoral support, or mentoring, youth work or care.
• Empathetic approach and calm communication with pupils.
• Willingness to follow safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful relationships and set clear expectations with pupils.
• Provide emotional literacy activities, check-ins and supported transitions.
• Follow school plans for behaviour and de-escalation.
• Support pupils to develop regulation strategies and confidence.
• Share observations with pastoral teams per safeguarding rules.

Skills

SEMH experience

Pastoral support

Mentoring

Empathy

Job description

Behaviour Mentor | Southampton | £80-£100 per day | ASAP Flexible Supply

Reeson Education is inviting candidates to join its Behaviour Mentor talent pool in Southampton for social, emotional and mental health support opportunities. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will help pupils recognise triggers, build healthy routines and reconnect with learning. This is registration for suitable current or future opportunities, rather than a guarantee of a confirmed placement.

Role Details

• Location: Southampton, Hampshire
• Pay: £80-£100 per day
• Start: ASAP, subject to registration and safeguarding checks
• Setting: Primary and secondary school SEMH support
• Contract: Flexible school supply

SEMH and Pastoral Support

• A Behaviour Mentor will establish respectful relationships and clear expectations with pupils
• The Behaviour Mentor may provide emotional literacy activities, check-ins and supported transitions
• As a Behaviour Mentor, you will follow individual behaviour and de-escalation plans agreed by school staff
• An effective Behaviour Mentor can support pupils to develop regulation strategies and confidence after setbacks
• Share relevant observations with pastoral teams and follow safeguarding procedures.

What We're Looking For in a Behaviour Mentor

• Previous SEMH or pastoral support, or credible experience in mentoring, youth work, coaching, family support or care for this Behaviour Mentor role.
• An empathetic approach that avoids assumptions about individual pupils.
• Calm communication, resilience and consistency with boundaries.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and willingness to follow school protocols.

Why Register as a Behaviour Mentor?

• Join the Behaviour Mentor talent pool for suitable Southampton school assignments.
• Choose preferred working days and accept appropriate bookings.
• Gain varied pastoral experience, with longer placements where available.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%