Positive Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,070 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through Teaching Personnel

Free CPD and accredited training

Dedicated consultant supporting you

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Positive Behaviour Mentor for a secondary school in Newport. The role focuses on supporting pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation, attendance, and engagement, acting as a trusted adult to promote positive routines and growth.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to de-escalate situations and foster resilience, helping students reach their full potential within and beyond lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience in education is welcomed but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC).
• Aged 18 and over.
• Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of onboarding with us.
• Minimum of 2 (unspecified)

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group behaviour support
• Building positive relationships with pupils who require additional guidance
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and resilience
• Supporting students both inside and outside of lessons
• Helping to de-escalate challenging situations using positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN departments
• Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitoring student progress and celebrating achievements

Skills

Background in Youth Work

Background in Sports Coaching

Behaviour Support

Teaching Assistance

Care & Residential Support

Mental Health Support

Police/Military/Security background

Psychology or Education graduates

Job description

Positive Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School

Be the Difference. Change a Student's Story.

Location: Newport
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Full Academic Year
Pay: From £92.63 per day (£463.15 per week)

Not every student needs someone to teach them, they need someone to believe in them.

Teaching Personnel is working alongside supportive secondary schools across Newport to recruit dedicated Positive Behaviour Mentors who can help students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, remaining calm under pressure, and making a genuine impact on young people's lives.

The Role

As a Positive Behaviour Mentor, you’ll work with students who may need additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, attendance, or engagement in education.

You’ll become a trusted adult who helps pupils develop positive routines, improve behaviour, and reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group behaviour support
• Building positive relationships with pupils who require additional guidance
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and resilience
• Supporting students both inside and outside of lessons
• Helping to de-escalate challenging situations using positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN departments
• Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitoring student progress and celebrating achievements

Who Would Suit This Role?

We’re looking for people who are:

• Patient, resilient, and approachable
• Confident working with teenagers
• Positive role models with excellent communication skills
• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• Calm under pressure and able to build trust quickly

Experience in education is welcomed but not essential.

We’d love to hear from applicants with backgrounds in:

• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Behaviour Support
• Teaching Assistance
• Care & Residential Support
• Mental Health Support
• Prison or Rehabilitation Services
• Police, Military, or Security
• Psychology or Education Graduates

If you’ve supported young people in any capacity and enjoy helping others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Receive

• Weekly pay through Teaching Personnel
• Free CPD and accredited training
• Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Fantastic experience for aspiring teachers, youth workers, social workers, educational psychologists, or pastoral staff

Educator Requirements

The ideal candidate will also require the following or already hold & willing to apply for: (We can help you obtain the below as part of the registration process)

• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
• Aged 18 and over
• Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of your onboarding with us
• A Minimum of 2