Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor – Full Time (April 2025 Start)
East Grinstead Area
£84 per day
Temp to Perm Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them overcome challenges to achieve their full potential? A highly regarded secondary school in the East Grinstead area is seeking a dedicated and proactive Behaviour Mentor to join their team from April 2025.

About the School

This vibrant and inclusive school is renowned for its strong pastoral support and commitment to fostering a positive and nurturing environment for all students. Staff are dedicated to helping every learner thrive, particularly those who need extra support to navigate social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. The school boasts excellent facilities and a collaborative, supportive team, making it an ideal environment for both students and staff to succeed.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning caused by social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students to help them develop positive behaviour strategies.
• Working closely with students who may exhibit challenging behaviours, helping them to build confidence and resilience.
• Supporting teachers in managing classroom behaviour and creating a calm and focused learning environment.
• Acting as a positive role model, promoting respectful and constructive behaviour.
• Collaborating with pastoral and SEND teams to develop and implement tailored behaviour support plans.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students, helping them feel valued and supported.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday during term time. Initially offered on a temporary basis, the position has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about working with young people and helping them overcome challenges.
• Calm, empathetic, and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Experienced in working with young people, particularly those with social, emotional, or behavioural needs (preferred but not essential).
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a problem-solving mindset.

Benefits of Joining the Team

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to work in a school that values professional development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people.

If you’re ready to inspire and support students in achieving their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and motivation for this role.