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Behaviour Mentor

  1. SEND Support
  2. Horsham
Date posted : 29/04/25
  1. Full Time
£24,944 - 25,000 per year

Job description

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We’re seeking a committed Behaviour Mentor to work in a specialist SEMH school in Horsham, supporting male pupils aged 7–16 who present with challenging behaviours linked to trauma, anxiety, and social-emotional needs. You’ll be a key adult in helping students regulate their emotions and re-engage with education in a safe, structured setting.

Your Role:

  • Providing consistent 1:1 support and acting as a positive male role model

  • Managing behavioural incidents and supporting emotional regulation

  • Delivering tailored interventions focused on anger management, self-esteem, and social skills

  • Collaborating closely with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral leads

Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, PRU, youth work or residential care settings

  • Calm, assertive and able to build trust with vulnerable young people

  • Confident managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation strategies

  • A passion for helping pupils develop self-worth and confidence

What’s on Offer:

  • Ongoing training in behaviour support and therapeutic approaches

  • Long-term role with a permanent contract after probation

  • A rewarding opportunity to truly make an impact

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.
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