SEMH Behaviour Mentor - Calm, Restorative Support

Principal Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist secondary school in Slough is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support pupils aged 11 to 19 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Most pupils have an EHCP and many have exclusions from mainstream education.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, recognise early escalation signs, and use restorative conversations to help pupils repair and move on. A warm, consistent presence and a willingness to be flexible are important in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PRU, AP, SEMH school, inclusion unit or pastoral role.
• OR strong experience with challenging teenagers in youth, care or community work.
• Team Teach, PRICE or similar training is a big plus (we can arrange it).
• Resilience, patience and a sense of humour.
• Someone who doesn't take things personally and always gives a fresh start.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to manage their behaviour and emotions.
• Spot early signs of escalation and step in before it builds.
• De-escalate incidents calmly and follow each pupil's behaviour plan.
• Run restorative conversations so pupils can repair and move on.
• Be a consistent, positive role model across the day, including breaks and lunch.

Skills

SEMH experience

Resilience

Patience

Sense of humour

Fresh start mindset

Job description

A specialist secondary school in Slough is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support pupils aged 11 to 19 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Most pupils have an EHCP and many have exclusions from mainstream education.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, recognise early escalation signs, and use restorative conversations to help pupils repair and move on. A warm, consistent presence and a willingness to be flexible are important in this role.