SEN Behaviour Support Mentor: Transforming Young Lives

EmpowerED; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

EmpowerED is seeking passionate, resilient and caring individuals to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with additional needs. This isn’t a traditional classroom role—it's about building trust, managing behaviours positively, and helping pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills.

You'll work 1:1 and in small groups, collaborate with teachers and therapists, and support communication, emotional regulation and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN schools or specialist education settings.
• Knowledge of SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health).
• Experience with Autism (ASC).
• Experience with PMLD (Profound & MultipIe Learning Difficulties).
• Experience with challenging behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Building positive relationships with children who may struggle to trust adults.
• Managing challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Encouraging independence and celebrating every achievement.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist staff.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Empathetic

Patient

Resilient

Team player

Job description

EmpowerED is seeking passionate, resilient and caring individuals to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with additional needs. This isn’t a traditional classroom role—it's about building trust, managing behaviours positively, and helping pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills.

You'll work 1:1 and in small groups, collaborate with teachers and therapists, and support communication, emotional regulation and social development.