Behaviour Support Mentor for Secondary Schools | Term Time

Tradewind Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

Dedicated education consultant support

Flexible working

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor to support students across Milton Keynes in secondary schools and alternatives provisions. You will work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils manage behaviour, emotions and engagement within a safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with young people and strong communication and behaviour management skills; SEMH experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational, youth work, coaching, care or mentoring settings.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build rapport quickly while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help students manage behaviour and emotions effectively.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN departments.
• Encourage engagement in lessons and school activities.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and contribute to intervention plans.
• Act as a role model with professionalism, resilience and consistency.

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor to support students across Milton Keynes in secondary schools and alternatives provisions. You will work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils manage behaviour, emotions and engagement within a safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with young people and strong communication and behaviour management skills; SEMH experience is highly desirable.