Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Provision

Location:

Leeds

Contract:

Temporary to Permanent, Monday - Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm), Term Time Only

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: £90 - £100 per day

Next Gen Teachers are recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEMH provision in Leeds, supporting Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils who are unable to access mainstream education.

This role focuses on supporting pupils with emotional regulation and engagement in learning through structured routines, movement breaks, and positive regulation strategies.

You will build strong relationships with pupils, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help create a calm, safe environment where young people can develop confidence and self-regulation skills.

• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
• Deliver movement breaks, sensory activities, and regulation techniques
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils re-engage with learning
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupil wellbeing
• Promote a calm, structured, and positive learning environment

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Understanding of safeguarding

If you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them develop the skills to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to apply directly to this advert.

Next Gen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.

We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with Next Gen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.

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