Behaviour Support Mentor

Behaviour Support Mentor - Alternative Provision (Secondary)

Location:

Pembrokeshire

Salary: £89.38 per day

Agency:
Teaching Personnel

Sector:
Education / Behaviour Support / Alternative Provision

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a resilient, empathetic, and proactive Behaviour Support Mentor to work within a secondary school Alternative Provision unit in Pembrokeshire.

This specialist provision supports pupils who require a more structured, personalised learning environment than mainstream education. The unit operates independently from the main school building and focuses on re‑engaging students with education while supporting their social, emotional and behavioural development.

The unit is a specialist setting designed to meet the social, emotional and behavioural needs of secondary‑aged pupils. Students attend on individualised timetables tailored to their specific needs, with a strong focus on:

• Building positive relationships
• Developing emotional regulation
• Improving behaviour and engagement
• Reintegrating students into education

Alongside core academic subjects, pupils participate in a range of vocational and practical learning opportunities, including:

• Woodwork
• Welding
• Hair & Beauty
• Hands‑on vocational workshops
• Personal development and wellbeing sessions

The provision offers a nurturing yet structured environment, where consistency, patience and clear boundaries are essential for student success.

As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, helping them develop confidence, resilience and positive engagement with learning.

• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Providing 1:1 and small group behaviour support
• Supporting students to develop emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Assisting staff with academic and vocational learning activities
• Supporting pupils during practical workshops and personal development sessions
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and support staff
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor for vulnerable learners

• Experience working with young people with behavioural, social or additional learning needs
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to build trust and rapport quickly
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners
• Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching or support work (desirable)

• Behaviour mentoring
• Teaching assistance
• Youth work
• Care or support work
• Psychology or education graduates

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willingness to register
• Two years of references covering the last 24 months
• The right to work in the UK

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to our CPD Academy for professional development
• A dedicated education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long‑term placements and permanent roles

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to succeed.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding Behaviour Support role in Alternative Provision, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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