Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor

Location: Brecon

Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm

Pay: From £82.50

Start Date: 1^st September 2025.

Duration: Full academic year.

A well-known secondary school in Brecon are looking to recruit a someone to work closely with students who need additional assistance within their school. You would be working 1:1 with a pupil who presents challenging behaviour. Within this there will be plenty of opportunity to use sport as an intervention, this could involve football, tennis, rugby and cricket to name a few.

The pupil’s ages range between 11-18.

As a behaviour mentor you will have the chance to create a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of young pupils. Your role may be involved in assisting with day-to-day activities and providing essential support to foster their confidence and growth.

If you aspire to pursue a fulfilling career in education and are seeking a place to begin your journey, this opportunity could be the ideal starting point for you.

In this role you will be required to:

-          Help set up and organise the classroom for the lead teacher.

-          Work closely with pupils who need additional help within the class.

-          Partake in activities in and outside the classroom. This can include sports/ arts and crafts and day trips.

-          Help with interventions to make the pupil feel at ease.

-          Have a nurturing personality with a passion to help improve the pupil’s school experience.

A Behaviour Mentor should be:

-          Patient

-          Caring

-          Have good time management skills.

-          Have a passion for working with children.

-          A sporting background would help but is not essential.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS clearance, registered on the update service (or willingness to apply).
• EWC registration (or willingness to apply).
• Ability to provide two recent references, showcasing your professional competence.
• Right to work in the UK, ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
• Safeguarding Level 2 (provided free of charge by Teaching Personnel)

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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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