Behaviour Mentor

Principal Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist secondary school in Slough is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support pupils aged 11 to 19 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Most pupils have an EHCP and many have exclusions from mainstream education.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, recognise early escalation signs, and use restorative conversations to help pupils repair and move on. A warm, consistent presence and a willingness to be flexible are important in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PRU, AP, SEMH school, inclusion unit or pastoral role.
• OR strong experience with challenging teenagers in youth, care or community work.
• Team Teach, PRICE or similar training is a big plus (we can arrange it).
• Resilience, patience and a sense of humour.
• Someone who doesn't take things personally and always gives a fresh start.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to manage their behaviour and emotions.
• Spot early signs of escalation and step in before it builds.
• De-escalate incidents calmly and follow each pupil's behaviour plan.
• Run restorative conversations so pupils can repair and move on.
• Be a consistent, positive role model across the day, including breaks and lunch.

Skills

SEMH experience

Resilience

Patience

Sense of humour

Fresh start mindset

Job description

Calm when it kicks off? We want to hear from you.

We're recruiting a Behaviour Mentor for a specialist secondary school in Slough supporting young people aged 11 to 19 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Most pupils have an EHCP, and many have been excluded from mainstream. With small classes and plenty of adults around, it's a school where relationships come first.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups to manage their behaviour and emotions
• Spotting early signs of escalation and stepping in before it builds
• De escalating incidents calmly and following each pupil's behaviour plan
• Running restorative conversations so pupils can repair and move on
• Being a consistent, positive role model across the day, including breaks and lunch

What we're looking for

• Experience in a PRU, AP, SEMH school, inclusion unit or pastoral role
• OR strong experience with challenging teenagers in youth, care or community work
• Team Teach, PRICE or similar training is a big plus (we can arrange it)
• Resilience, patience and a sense of humour
• Someone who doesn't take things personally and always gives a fresh start

What you'll get

• Meaningful work with young people who need you
• Ongoing training and support
• A welcoming, experienced team
• A route to a permanent role

You’ll need an enhanced DBS (or be willing to get one) and two references.