SEMH Behaviour Mentor & Pastoral Support - Full-Time

Tradewind Recruitment; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is seeking dedicated Behaviour Mentors and Pastoral Support Workers to join SEMH schools across Thanet and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom, building positive relationships and promoting resilience.

This full-time role offers immediate starts, weekly PAYE pay, and the chance to make a real difference in young people's lives within specialist education.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, SEND or mainstream school settings.
• Youth work, mentoring or pastoral support.
• Ability to work full-time Monday to Friday.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and personal development.
• Help de-escalate challenging situations using a calm, consistent and patient approach.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and senior leaders to support individual behaviour plans.
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is seeking dedicated Behaviour Mentors and Pastoral Support Workers to join SEMH schools across Thanet and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom, building positive relationships and promoting resilience.

This full-time role offers immediate starts, weekly PAYE pay, and the chance to make a real difference in young people's lives within specialist education.