Behaviour Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Term-time working pattern

Career progression

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Officer to join a thriving secondary school from September 2026 in Bath. You will work with students, staff and families to create a positive learning environment and improve behaviour, engagement and wellbeing.

Role options include behaviours mentor, pastoral support worker, learning mentor or inclusion officer. You will deliver interventions, monitor data and contribute to safeguarding initiatives to help every pupil succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education or youth settings.
• Calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about supporting student wellbeing and achievement.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy and a solution‑focused approach.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support students whose behaviour impacts their learning and progress.
• Build positive relationships with vulnerable and challenging students.
• Deliver targeted behaviour interventions and mentoring sessions.
• Support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and engagement data.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies.

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the resilience, empathy and determination to make a real difference every day?

We are seeking an exceptional Behaviour Support Officer to join a thriving secondary school from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who wants to play a pivotal role in improving student behaviour, engagement, wellbeing and academic success.

As a Behaviour Support Officer, you will work closely with students, families, teachers and senior leaders to create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

Whether you have experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, Learning Mentor, Student Support Officer, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant or Inclusion Officer, we would love to hear from you.

As our Behaviour Support Officer, you will:

• Support students whose behaviour impacts their learning and progress
• Build positive relationships with vulnerable and challenging students
• Deliver targeted behaviour interventions and mentoring sessions
• Support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Work alongside teaching staff to promote positive behaviour across the school
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and engagement data
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies
• Help students develop self-regulation, resilience and confidence
• Contribute to safeguarding and student wellbeing initiatives
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusion and high expectations

• Has experience working with young people in education, youth services or community settings
• Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Builds positive relationships quickly and effectively
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is passionate about supporting student wellbeing and achievement
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy and a solution-focused approach
• Understands behaviour management and restorative practices
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

This role would suit candidates with experience as:

• Behaviour Support Officer
• Behaviour Mentor
• Pastoral Support Officer
• Learning Mentor
• Student Support Officer
• Inclusion Officer
• Youth Worker
• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Attendance Officer
• Family Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Education Welfare Officer

• Supportive and welcoming leadership team
• Strong behaviour systems and pastoral structure
• Dedicated professional development opportunities
• Excellent facilities and resources
• Positive and inclusive school culture
• Opportunity to genuinely impact young people's lives
• Career progression opportunities within education and pastoral leadership

Competitive salary dependent upon experience

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Continuous professional development
• Employee wellbeing support
• Term-time working pattern
• Opportunities for career progression

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks and pre-employment safeguarding checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory