SEND Behaviour Mentor: Support & Empower Pupils

GSL Education; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist school in Tonbridge, Kent. You will support pupils with SEND, helping them manage emotions and engage more confidently with their learning.

The role is long-term, full-time with ASAP start and ongoing until further notice. You will work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to create a safe, structured environment conducive to positive progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people in education, mentoring, care or support.
• Understanding of behaviour management and SEND challenges.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient and confident handling challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build positive relationships and trust with pupils.
• Calm, consistent and proactive approach to support emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored behavioural and emotional support to pupils with SEND.
• Help pupils develop positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support pupils in managing frustration and anxiety using calm approaches.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage engagement and independence.
• Support individual pupils and small groups with learning and personal development.
• Encourage positive choices and constructive peer relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to promote consistent strategies.
• Maintain a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy and patience

Relationship building

Calm approach

Job description

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist school in Tonbridge, Kent. You will support pupils with SEND, helping them manage emotions and engage more confidently with their learning.

The role is long-term, full-time with ASAP start and ongoing until further notice. You will work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to create a safe, structured environment conducive to positive progress.