Trauma-Informed Behaviour Mentor

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 1,065,000 - 1,301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and welcoming team

High-quality professional development

Career progression opportunities

Rewarding role making a lasting impact

Staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Job summary

Milk Educatio is seeking a committed Behaviour Mentor to join our Alternative Provision in Gateshead. You will support students with SEMH, building positive relationships and promoting emotional regulation and engagement.

You will work with teachers, families and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions, follow school policies, and contribute to safeguarding while supporting learning and well-being. Start date September 2026, full-time term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Understanding trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches.
• Calm, patient, and able to remain professional in challenging situations.
• Ability to build relationships based on trust and respect.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted role model.
• Support SEMH needs to regulate behaviour and emotions using restorative approaches.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve behaviour, wellbeing, attendance and engagement.
• Support students during lessons to maximise learning and minimise disruption.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour following school policies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans, risk assessments and reviews.
• Work with teachers, safeguarding staff, families and external professionals.
• Promote high expectations in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Record and monitor student progress and behaviour accurately.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Restorative approaches

Positive behaviour support

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4+)

Job description

Milk Educatio is seeking a committed Behaviour Mentor to join our Alternative Provision in Gateshead. You will support students with SEMH, building positive relationships and promoting emotional regulation and engagement.

You will work with teachers, families and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions, follow school policies, and contribute to safeguarding while supporting learning and well-being. Start date September 2026, full-time term-time only.