Behaviour Mentor - Boston

Justteachers Ltd; Boston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a full-time Behaviour Mentor for a specialist provision in Boston. You will support pupils who require guidance around behaviour, engagement, attendance and emotional wellbeing in a positive, supportive environment.

You will deliver one-to-one and small-group mentoring, build trusting relationships with pupils, promote emotional regulation, and work with staff to implement behaviour plans. Previous mentoring or youth-work experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, mentoring, or community settings.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies to support engagement.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A resilient, positive, and proactive approach.
• Previous mentoring, youth work, education, or support experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group mentoring sessions focused on behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Build positive professional relationships with pupils to encourage trust, confidence, and personal growth.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and positive coping strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to implement behaviour support plans and interventions.
• Act as a positive role model and reinforce clear expectations and boundaries throughout the school day.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to support planning and reviews.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Mentoring/youth work experience

Job description

About the role:

A specialist provision in Boston is seeking a full-time Behaviour Mentor to support pupils who require additional guidance around behaviour, engagement, attendance, and emotional wellbeing. The setting is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment where pupils can overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. This role will be full-time, with the potential to be extended as long-term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group mentoring sessions focused on behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Build positive professional relationships with pupils to encourage trust, confidence, and personal growth.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and positive coping strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to implement behaviour support plans and interventions.
• Act as a positive role model and reinforce clear expectations and boundaries throughout the school day.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to support planning and reviews.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, mentoring, or community settings.
• Understanding of behaviour management and strategies to support engagement.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A resilient, positive, and proactive approach.
• Previous mentoring, youth work, education, or support experience is desirable.