Behaviour Mentor in Trowbridge)

Academics; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral and inclusion team from September 2026. You will support children who may need extra help to feel understood, calm, and ready to engage with learning.

The role focuses on building trusting relationships, guiding emotional regulation, and helping pupils return to lessons with confidence. Full-time or part-time options are available.

Qualifications

• Patient and emotionally resilient with the ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Background in education, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, care, mentoring or similar environments is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children on a one-to-one or small-group basis.
• Help children develop strategies to manage anger, anxiety, and strong emotions.
• Encourage children to communicate their feelings and needs in appropriate ways.
• Support children to return to lessons and learning after disengagement.
• Maintain accurate records and share relevant information with staff.
• Promote a calm, respectful and inclusive atmosphere throughout the school.

Job description

Do you have a natural ability to connect with children and help them feel understood, supported, and valued? Are you interested in helping children who may struggle with behaviour, confidence, emotional regulation, or engagement in school?

A school in Trowbridge, Wiltshire is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join its dedicated pastoral and inclusion team from September 2026. This role would suit someone who is patient, approachable, and confident working with children who may need additional support to manage the challenges they face in school.

This is an opportunity to become a positive and consistent adult presence in a child's school day, helping them develop practical strategies, improve their relationships, and feel more confident about their ability to succeed.

Your Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will spend time getting to know the children you support and understanding what helps them engage positively with school. You will provide encouragement and guidance while helping children recognise their emotions, understand the consequences of their actions, and make more positive choices.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing tailored support to children on a one-to-one or small-group basis.
• Helping children develop strategies for managing anger, frustration, anxiety, and other strong emotions.
• Encouraging children to communicate their feelings and needs in appropriate ways.
• Supporting children before, during, and after challenging situations.
• Helping children improve their confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
• Encouraging positive relationships between children and their peers.
• Supporting children to return to lessons and learning after periods of disengagement.
• Reinforcing clear expectations, routines, and appropriate boundaries.
• Working with teachers and pastoral staff to identify patterns in behaviour and monitor progress.
• Contributing to individual support strategies designed around each child's needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and sharing relevant information with appropriate staff.
• Promoting a calm, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere throughout the school.

Making a Difference

The children you support may have a range of emotional, social, behavioural, or additional needs. Some may find it difficult to communicate how they are feeling, while others may struggle with changes in routine, social situations, frustration, or managing their emotions.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is patient, emotionally resilient, understanding, and able to build positive relationships with children.

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but is not essential. Candidates with backgrounds in education, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, care, mentoring, or similar environments are encouraged to apply.

This position could also be an excellent opportunity for a graduate or aspiring professional looking to gain practical experience before pursuing a career in:

• Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Teaching
• SEND
• Behaviour Support
• Counselling
• Youth Work
• Social Care
• Child Development

What You'll Receive

• £85-£110 per day, depending on experience.
• Full-time and part-time options.
• September 2026 start.
• PAYE weekly pay.
• Practical experience within a school environment.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced teachers and pastoral professionals.
• Valuable experience supporting children with a variety of needs.
• Strong transferable skills for future careers working with children and young people.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.