Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor – Primary School

Location: Newport
Start Date: May 2026
Pay: From £92.63 per day
Contract: Full‑time, Term‑time

About the Role

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Newport is seeking a compassionate and motivated Behaviour Mentor to work within its Learning Resource Base (LRB) from May 2026. The LRB supports pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) who benefit from extra guidance with emotional regulation, communication, confidence, and engagement in learning.

This is a highly rewarding position where you will play a key role in helping pupils build positive routines, develop their social‑emotional skills, and access learning successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group mentoring to support pupils’ emotional and social development
• Use positive, consistent behaviour‑support strategies to help pupils engage with learning
• Support tailored learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff
• Help maintain a calm, structured, and nurturing environment within the LRB
• Encourage confidence, independence, and resilience in pupils
• Work collaboratively with teachers, ALNCo, and external professionals
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and positive relationships

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with ALN or additional needs (desirable)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to remain positive, consistent, and proactive
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a range of pupil needs
• Understanding of behaviour‑support strategies (training available)

What We Offer

• Daily pay from £92.63
• A supportive school environment with a welcoming team
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• A meaningful role supporting pupils who benefit greatly from consistency and care
• Experience working within a specialist ALN provision

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping pupils with additional learning needs thrive in a supportive primary school setting, we would love to hear from you.

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