Behaviour Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Lancaster is seeking a Behaviour Support Mentor to provide consistent support for pupils facing behavioural challenges. This role requires building strong relationships, implementing support strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates with military backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as discipline and leadership are highly valued in this position. Opportunities for professional development and training are included.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunities for progression

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioural support in challenging situations.
• Background in the Army or Armed Forces is a plus.
• Ability to form strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent behavioural support to pupils.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Implement behaviour support strategies from leadership and professionals.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.

Skills

Calmness in managing behaviour

Building positive relationships

Assertiveness

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

Position: Behaviour Support Mentor

Location: Lancaster

Contract: Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: 5th January

We are seeking a resilient, confident, and proactive Behaviour Support Mentor to join our dedicated team within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). This role involves working with pupils who present behavioural, emotional, and social challenges and require consistent, structured support to re-engage with their learning.

Candidates with a background in the Army or Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Your experience in discipline, leadership, teamwork, and remaining calm in challenging environments will be highly valued in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent behavioural support to pupils, helping them regulate emotions, make positive choices, and re-engage with education.
• Build strong, trusting relationships using clear boundaries and positive role-modelling.
• Implement behaviour support strategies set by the PRU leadership team, SENCO, and external professionals.
• De-escalate challenging situations using calm, structured, and safe approaches.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, encouraging resilience, confidence, and personal growth.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and motivating learning environment.
• Assist teachers in maintaining positive behaviour and engagement during lessons and activities.

Qualifications

• Has Army, Armed Forces, or similar disciplined background (highly beneficial).
• Is calm, assertive, and confident when managing challenging behaviour.
• Can set clear boundaries while remaining patient, understanding, and supportive.
• Builds positive relationships and acts as a strong role model for young people.
• Works well under pressure and stays composed in fast‑paced or unpredictable situations.
• Is committed to helping pupils develop emotional resilience and re‑engage with learning.

Benefits

• Full training and ongoing professional support.
• A welcoming and highly supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for progression, including behaviour intervention training, SEMH training, and safeguarding courses.
• A rewarding role where you will make a genuine diff