Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor – Newton Abbot

Are you passionate about supporting children with behavioural, emotional, and social needs? Teaching Personnel is recruiting resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentors to work closely with pupils who require additional support to manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and re-engage with learning in schools across Newton Abbot and the surrounding areas.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in behaviour support, mentoring, youth work, care, psychology, or those looking to build a rewarding career in education and pastoral support.

Role: Behaviour Mentor
Hourly Rate: £14.62 - £16.15 per hour 
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Support pupils to develop positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation skills
• Implement and monitor behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and intervention strategies
• De-escalate challenging behaviour and support pupils during moments of dysregulation
• Build trusting, positive relationships that encourage engagement and self-confidence
• Support pupils both in and out of the classroom, including during transitions and unstructured times
• Work closely with teachers, SENCo, pastoral teams, and external professionals to ensure consistent support

We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs (desirable but not essential)
• Transferable experience from roles such as youth work, care, mentoring, psychology, sports coaching, or family SEND experience
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour management
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• Weekly PAYE pay every Friday – no umbrella deductions
• Short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities
• Free behaviour management, SEMH, SEND, and safeguarding CPD courses
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• £50 referral bonus for educators you recommend
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Clear pathways into permanent education and pastoral roles
• Competitive pay – we’ll match or beat other agency rates
• MyTP Work App to manage bookings and your diary easily

Ready to make a positive impact?
Apply now or send your CV to:

jack.rowland@teachingpersonnel.com
01392 920363

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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