Behaviour Mentor
Location: Slough
Contract: Full-time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Start Date: September 2026
Application Closing date: 31st August 2026
About the Role
Are you a passionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school, where you'll play a key role in supporting students with their behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students experiencing behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students, acting as a consistent and supportive role model.
- Support students to develop positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills.
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs, and senior leaders to identify and address behavioural concerns.
- Implement individual behaviour support strategies and contribute to behaviour and pastoral plans where appropriate.
- Help students to understand the impact of their behaviour and encourage them to make positive choices.
- Support students who may be at risk of disengagement, exclusion, or persistent absence, helping them to remain engaged with education.
- Monitor students' behaviour, progress, and wellbeing, maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns appropriately.
- Assist with interventions designed to improve attendance, engagement, motivation, and relationships within the school environment.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Requirements
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
- A calm, patient, consistent, and resilient approach when supporting challenging behaviour.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and establish appropriate professional boundaries.
- A commitment to promoting positive behaviour, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a wider pastoral and school team.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer
- Flexible working to suit your availability.
- Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
