Behaviour Support Mentor

Supply Desk; Taplow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £150

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor to join a welcoming school in Taplow. You will help students manage emotions, develop resilience, and engage positively with learning.

This full-time role starts October 2026 and includes safeguarding responsibilities and collaboration with staff and families. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, strong relationship-building skills, and a proactive, flexible approach to meet individual needs, with an enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students to understand and manage their emotions, make positive choices, and develop coping strategies.
• Work with students across a range of abilities and needs, adapting support to meet individual requirements.
• Support students with SEND, SEMH, and other additional needs where appropriate.
• Encourage students to engage positively with learning and develop positive attitudes towards school.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students' behaviour, progress, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Implement individual behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and agreed strategies consistently.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Support students during lessons, break times, lunchtimes, transitions, and other situations where additional support may be required.
• Help create a safe, calm, positive, and inclusive environment that promotes student wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, incidents, progress, and relevant observations.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

De-escalation

Observation

Job description

Behaviour Support Mentor

Location: Taplow

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026

Are you a calm, patient, and dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a committed Behaviour Support Mentor to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll play a key role in helping students manage their behaviour, develop emotional resilience, and engage positively with their learning. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people who may require additional behavioural, emotional, and social support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students to understand and manage their emotions, make positive choices, and develop appropriate coping strategies.
• Work with students across a range of abilities and needs, adapting support to meet individual requirements.
• Support students with SEND, SEMH, and other additional needs where appropriate.
• Encourage students to engage positively with learning and develop positive attitudes towards school.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students' behaviour, progress, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Implement individual behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and agreed strategies consistently.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Support students during lessons, break times, lunchtimes, transitions, and other situations where additional support may be required.
• Help create a safe, calm, positive, and inclusive environment that promotes student wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, incidents, progress, and relevant observations.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• A calm, patient, consistent, and empathetic approach when supporting challenging situations.
• The ability to remain professional and composed when working under pressure.
• Strong observational and organisational skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach to supporting individual student needs.
• A commitment to inclusion and helping students develop positive behaviours and achieve their potential.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils' educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

Supply Deskis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.