Behaviour Mentor

AMA Admin; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Milk Education is partnering with a specialist Alternative Provision in Middlesbrough to recruit a committed Behaviour Mentor for a full-time role.

You will support pupils with SEMH/ASD needs, manage behaviour, de-escalate situations, and provide emotional and academic support to help learners re-engage with learning throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, ASD, or behavioural needs.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm & professional manner.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient and consistent approach; safeguarding awareness.
• Experience in schools, PRUs, AP settings, youth work, or care backgrounds desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour and mentoring support.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support pupils to re-engage with learning and improve attendance and behaviour.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Support teachers in maintaining a calm and structured learning environment.
• Implement behaviour plans and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Act as a positive role model promoting resilience, respect, and responsibility.
• Record and report behavioural incidents and progress where required.

Skills

SEM H experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Relationship-building

Job description

Milk Education is currently working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision setting in Middlesbrough to recruit a committed and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their team on a full-time basis.

This setting supports young people who have been excluded, are at risk of exclusion, or present with social, emotional and mental health needs. Many learners have experienced disrupted education and require consistent role models who can help them re-engage with learning and build positive relationships.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. You will be responsible for helping to manage behaviour, de‑escalating challenging situations, and providing consistent emotional and academic support to help pupils access learning.

You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to implement behaviour strategies, support reintegration into lessons, and encourage positive choices throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour and mentoring support
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils with SEMH needs
• Support pupils to re‑engage with learning and improve attendance and behaviour
• Use de‑escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour effectively
• Support teachers in maintaining a calm and structured learning environment
• Implement behaviour plans and follow school safeguarding procedures
• Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience, respect, and responsibility
• Record and report behavioural incidents and progress where required

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, ASD, or behavioural needs (preferred)
• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Patient, resilient, and consistent approach to supporting young people
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Experience in schools, PRUs, AP settings, youth work, or care backgrounds is highly desirable

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay with temp‑to‑perm routes available.