Behaviour Mentor
Job description
Behaviour Mentor – Alternative Provision
Full-time | Permanent | Start March 2026
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in environments where every day brings new opportunities to support, inspire, and guide learners who need a little extra care? If so, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join our Alternative Provision on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be supporting students who may present challenging behaviours, social/emotional needs, or barriers to learning.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed, patient, and able to build positive, consistent relationships with young people who need stability and encouragement.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide daily behaviour and pastoral support to students in Year 10
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Work alongside teaching staff to promote positive behaviour strategies
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Deliver targeted interventions to help students regulate emotions and manage behaviour
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Build trust and rapport with pupils to improve engagement and attendance
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Support learners both inside and outside the classroom
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Model positive behaviour, resilience, and professional conduct at all times
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Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing practices across the provision
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
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Calm, approachable, and able to de-escalate challenging situations
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Experienced in working with children or young people, ideally in an alternative provision, SEN, or behaviour support setting
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Emotionally resilient and able to maintain a consistent, supportive presence
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A strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
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Committed to helping students reach their potential, regardless of barriers
What We Offer
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A supportive and committed staff team
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Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
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A rewarding role where no two days are the same
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Opportunity to make meaningful impact in the lives of young people
If you want to join this amazing school, please apply today and Parys will be in touch with next steps.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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