Behaviour Support Mentor - Educational Setting

Teaching Personnel; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in education is seeking a Behaviour Support Mentor in Carmarthenshire. The role involves engaging pupils through sports and creative activities, providing classroom support, and encouraging positive behaviour. Ideal candidates have experience with children in a SEN environment and strong communication skills. Flexibility in working days is offered. This is a temporary role with the potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing professional development training

Support from a personal consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working in a behavioural or SEN environment.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred.
• Willingness to speak Welsh valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support sports and movement-based interventions.
• Engage pupils through creative activities.
• Provide classroom support for emotional regulation.

Skills

Experience with children or young people

Strong communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Resilience

Ability to build trust

Education

Relevant qualifications (youth work, sports coaching, education)

Job description

Behaviour Support Mentor - Education Setting ★

Location: Carmarthenshire

Contract: Flexible Supply (Full-time/Part-time available)

Agency: Teaching Personnel

About the Role

This is a dynamic and physical role, ideal for someone who thrives on variety. Your day may include:

• Leading or supporting sports, outdoor learning and movement-based interventions
• Engaging pupils through creative, practical and team-building activities
• Providing classroom-based support, helping pupils regulate emotions and remain engaged in learning
• Working 1:1 or with small groups to encourage positive behaviour, resilience and well-being

We are looking for individuals who can be proactive, calm, and confident when supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour.

Why Choose Supply with Teaching Personnel?

Working on supply offers a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working – choose the days that suit your lifestyle
• Experience across multiple schools, age groups and settings
• Access to ongoing CPD, including behaviour management, safeguarding and SEN training
• A friendly, supportive personal consultant dedicated to your development
• Opportunity to gain experience before committing to long-term roles or teacher training

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, proudly supporting thousands of schools and staff each week.

Requirements

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working with children, young people, or within a behavioural/SEN environment
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., youth work, sports coaching, psychology, education or similar) – desirable but not essential
• A full UK driving licence, as you may be required to travel between settings
• A willingness or desire to speak Welsh, as bilingual skills are highly valued in many schools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with pupils
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• A positive, resilient and patient approach

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable referencing.

How to Apply

If you're ready for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

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 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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