Specialist Behaviour Mentor

Specialist Behaviour Mentor
Start date - Asap
Salary - 33,000-37,000
Hours - 37.5 hours (Monday - Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-3:30)
Term Time Only Plus Training Days

Accountability

You are accountable to the Senior Leader for Transition for all work undertaken.

You will undertake a programme of training in preparation for the role of Specialist Behaviour Mentor, with a view to the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students identified as requiring significant SEMH and behavioural support
• Build positive, professional relationships with students to promote engagement, resilience and emotional regulation
• Deliver high-quality one-to-one and small-group mentoring interventions
• Support students in identifying barriers to learning and developing strategies to overcome them
• Support students in developing self-awareness, emotional literacy and positive coping strategies
• Work proactively to prevent escalation of behavioural incidents and support successful reintegration following suspensions or periods of absence
• To respond reactively to students presenting with challenging behaviours to support de-escalation
• Develop, implement and review personalised support plans and intervention programmes
• Act as a key adult for identified students, providing regular check-ins and advocacy
• To work alongside the Senior Leader for Transition to support the efficient transition of students on Offsite Directions or those attending Alternative Provision
• To support, under the direction of the Senior Leader for Transition, the delivery of continued professional development (CPD) for staff across the Academy
• To work collaboratively with Senior Leaders with responsibilities for student welfare to devise strategies and interventions to support student conduct

Behaviour and Pastoral Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for staff and students by demonstrating high quality pastoral care
• Create a positive culture of praise and recognition of achievement through noticing positive behaviour across the Academy
• Communicate effectively as a Welfare Team to ensure best practice is being exercised at all times
• Ensure you are consistently implementing whole school policies relevant to your role
• Promote positive behaviour, attitudes to learning and engagement across the school
• Support students during unstructured times where required

Monitoring and Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of mentoring sessions, interventions and student outcomes.
• Monitor student progress against agreed targets and evaluate the impact of intervention programmes
• Ensure school information systems and provision maps are updated regularly

Safeguarding

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Liaise regularly with parents, carers and external agencies to support identified students.
• Attend relevant meetings, reviews and multi-agency discussions
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures and report concerns in accordance with school policy
• Work in accordance with all school policies and statutory guidance

To undertake any reasonable activities commensurate with the role.

Deadline - Friday 9 October 2026

Pay: £33,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person