Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor

Location: Durham  

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking a committed and resilient Behaviour Mentor to support pupils within a secondary school based in Durham.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in behaviour management, youth work, or working as a Teaching Assistant, who is confident in building strong relationships with pupils and managing challenging behaviours effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students as a General Teaching Assistant across the school day
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement
• Working closely with teaching staff to create a safe and supportive learning environment
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people with behavioural or additional needs
• Be confident, patient, and resilient
• Have a good sense of humour and a proactive, team-focused attitude
• Be passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive team and make a genuine impact in an alternative education setting.

Click apply now – we will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss the next steps.

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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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