Behaviour Support Mentor

Randstad UK; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school culture

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Randstad UK is partnering with a specialist SEN school in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor on a full-time, long-term basis. You will support pupils with SEMH, ASC, and ADHD, building self-regulation and resilience throughout the school day.

As a trusted role model, you will run 1:1 mentoring, de-escalation, and small-group sessions, collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies to track progress and implement consistent strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience with children/young people with challenging behaviour in education or care.
• Knowledge of nurture principles and trauma-informed strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience.
• Desirable: Team Teach, Safety-Net, or PRICE training.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 mentoring and coaching to support emotional and behavioural regulation.
• De-escalation and emotional regulation support during distress.
• Assist pupils to re-engage with learning and EHCP targets.
• Run small-group mentoring on anger management and resilience.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies; track progress.
• Maintain clear records of pupil progress and incidents.

Skills

SEMH experience

Restorative practices

Trauma-informed approaches

Patience and resilience

De-escalation skills

Tools

Team Teach/Safety-Net/PRICE training

Job description

Behaviour Support Mentor - Bury St Edmunds (Long-Term Opportunity)

Are you a resilient, empathetic, and engaging individual with a passion for helping young people manage their emotions, overcome barriers to learning, and succeed in education?

We are currently partnering with an established specialist SEN school in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor on a full-time, long-term basis.

In this vital role, you will work directly with children and young people who exhibit social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, complex behaviours, and neurodivergent conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Acting as a positive role model and trusted guide, you will help pupils navigate the school day, develop self-regulation strategies, and build the confidence needed to succeed academically and socially.

Key Role Details:

• Position: Behaviour Support Mentor
• Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
• Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• 1:1 Mentoring & Coaching: Build strong, positive, and trusting relationships with assigned pupils, providing dedicated 1:1 emotional and behavioural guidance throughout the school day.
• De-escalation & Emotional Regulation: Support young people through periods of distress or dysregulation using gentle de-escalation techniques, quiet space interventions, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Classroom & Re-engagement Support: Assist pupils within classroom environments or deliver targeted out-of-class activities designed to help them re-engage with learning and meet their individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
• Social Skills & Resilience Building: Run structured, small-group mentoring sessions focused on anger management, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and social communication.
• Collaborative Working: Work alongside class teachers, SENCOs, pastoral leads, and external agencies to track pupil progress, evaluate behaviour plans, and implement consistent support strategies.
• Record Keeping: Maintain clear, objective, and accurate records of pupil progress, incidents, and positive behavioural achievements.

Candidate Criteria & Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience working with children or young adults with challenging behaviour, SEMH, ASC, or neurodivergent profiles in a school, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or alternative provision setting.
• Strong knowledge of nurture principles, restorative practices, and trauma-informed strategies.
• Exceptional patience, emotional resilience, firm-but-fair boundaries, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Training in physical intervention and de-escalation (such as Team Teach, Safety-Net, or PRICE) is highly desirable, though ongoing training will be provided.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

What The School Offers:

• Long-Term Stability: A consistent, full-time contract in a well-resourced specialist setting, with potential opportunities for permanent employment.
• Competitive Daily Rates: Reflective of your experience, skills, and behaviour management expertise.
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development: Access to continuous training in positive behaviour management, autism awareness, and safeguarding.
• Supportive & Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate, cohesive team that places pupil well-being and staff support at the heart of everything they do.

Ready to empower young people and make a lasting impact in Bury St Edmunds?

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.