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Behaviour Support Mentor
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 101 - 109 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Do you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour and want to make a real difference in their lives? We’re working with a specialist SEN school in Leeds that supports children and young people aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Autism (ASC), and behavioural challenges. The school is seeking a resilient, proactive Behaviour Support Mentor to join their team full-time from September.
This role is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, social care, or residential support who are confident in building positive relationships and encouraging change.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Implementing behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
Supporting students to engage with learning and improve social skills
Encouraging positive choices and building emotional resilience
Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and therapists to meet individual needs
Helping create a safe, consistent, and supportive school environment
What We’re Looking For:
Previous experience in behaviour support, youth work, mentoring, or similar roles
Calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure
Confident in managing challenging behaviour and maintaining boundaries
A positive role model who inspires and motivates young people
A child-only Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
What’s On Offer:
£101.40 – £109.04 per day
Ongoing CPD including Behaviour Management & Team Teach training
Opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in young people’s lives
Supportive and experienced school leadership team
Potential for permanent contracts after a successful trial period
Ideal Backgrounds Include:
Youth Work or Mentoring
Sports Coaching or Outdoor Education
Residential Care or Social Care
Alternative Provision or Pupil Referral Units (PRU)
SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to use your skills to support and inspire young people with behavioural needs, apply today or get in touch:
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