Behaviour Support Mentor - Bedlington (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a full-time Behaviour Support Mentor to join a specialist SEND and SEMH setting in Bedlington. You’ll support pupils who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement, helping them feel understood and make progress.

This role offers ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, access to CPD and opportunities for long-term or permanent positions. You’ll work alongside Teachers and pastoral staff to foster positive relationships and consistent

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting learners during lessons and structured activities
• Encouraging emotional regulation and positive decision-making
• Using consistent behaviour strategies and clear boundaries
• Supporting pupils during challenging moments
• Helping learners re-engage with education
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and specialist staff
• Recognising progress and celebrating positive achievements

Job description

Behaviour Support Mentor – Bedlington (Full-Time)

Be the trusted adult who helps young people turn difficult days into positive progress.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Behaviour Support Mentor to join a specialist SEND and SEMH setting in Bedlington. You'll support pupils who may experience challenges with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement in education. Through patience, consistency and positive relationships, you'll help young people feel understood, develop confidence and make progress both in and beyond the classroom.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We understand that behaviour support requires patience, resilience and the right environment. Our team will support you throughout your placement and help you develop the skills needed to build a rewarding career in education.

You’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Behaviour Management, SEND and Safeguarding training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career development and interview support
• Regular wellbeing check-ins

What you’ll be doing

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting learners during lessons and structured activities
• Encouraging emotional regulation and positive decision-making
• Using consistent behaviour strategies and clear boundaries
• Supporting pupils during challenging moments
• Helping learners re-engage with education
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and specialist staff
• Recognising progress and celebrating positive achievements

What we’re looking for

You’ll be calm, resilient and able to remain professional in challenging situations. You’ll understand that behaviour can communicate an unmet need and be willing to take a patient, relationship-led approach.

You’ll also be:

• Empathetic and non-judgemental
• A confident communicator
• Consistent and reliable
• Adaptable and proactive
• Passionate about supporting young people

Who this role would suit

• Behaviour Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Support Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Teaching Assistants
• Criminology and Psychology Graduates

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.