Secondary Inclusion Support Mentor

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor to provide direct support to secondary school pupils, helping them manage social and emotional needs to promote inclusion and prevent exclusion. The role involves working with schools and the wider team to deliver targeted interventions.

The post requires GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above or equivalent and experience with young people, plus up-to-date safeguarding knowledge for children and young people.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance relating to children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate interventions to encourage prosocial behaviours.
• Build effective relationships with schools and key agencies to coordinate support.
• Support pupils individually and in groups and contribute to reviews and service evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records and engage in ongoing training and team development.
• Uphold anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of your work.

Skills

Experience with young people

Safeguarding knowledge

Anti-discriminatory practice

Education

GCSE English and Maths (level 4+)

Job description

Salary:£35,570 - £37,563 per annum

Hours per week:37 hours

Temporary/Fixed term:18 months

Interview date:Week commencing 21 September 2026

Our Behaviour Support Service are looking for a dedicated Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor to join them to help play a key role in supporting the inclusion students in secondary schools in Wiltshire.

We provide direct support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school.

As a Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor, you will provide direct support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions to encourage prosocial behaviours.
• Building effective relationships with schools and key agencies to coordinate support.
• Supporting pupils individually and in groups and contributing to reviews and service evaluations.
• Maintaining accurate records and engaging in ongoing training and team development.
• Upholding anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of your work.

We are looking for a committed support mentor who has GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above or equivalent. Our ideal candidate will have experience working with young people, have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.

If you are dedicated to supporting schools, to enhance the educational experience for children, we would love to hear from you.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Vick Marshall, SEMH Inclusion Advisory Teacher, at [e-mail]

Application criteria

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.