Behaviour Mentor (SEMH & SEND Provision)

Location: Ystrad Mynach
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (No evenings or weekends)
Contract: Full-time 
Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, empathetic, and proactive Behaviour Mentor to support students within a specialist SEND provision in Ystrad Mynach.

This maintained special school caters for pupils aged 3–19 years with a range of additional learning needs, including Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The successful candidate will work across varying key stages, so being flexible working with all ages is cruiclal. As a behaviour mentor you will be providing tailored support to help children manage behavioural and emotional challenges, develop positive relationships, and engage successfully in education.

This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in creating a positive and supportive learning environment by:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people to encourage engagement and participation.
• Supporting students to develop emotional regulation, resilience, and social skills.
• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies and promoting consistency throughout the school day.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and SEN professionals to support student progress.
• Encouraging students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve both academically and personally.
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting confidence, independence, and self-esteem.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in hands-on, people-focused roles, particularly those involving children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.

Ideal backgrounds include:

• Behaviour Mentor
• Sports Coach or Fitness Instructor
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker or Care Worker
• Residential Children's Worker
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Drama, Performing Arts, or Creative Arts Practitioner
• Military, Emergency Services, or Community Support Roles

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with young people.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, SEND, ASD, or ADHD.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, staff, and families.

Additional training such as Team Teach, Positive Behaviour Support, or Trauma-Informed Practice is advantageous but not essential. We can also provide this.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register (full support provided).
• Minimum of 2 references to cover the last 24 months of employment

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.

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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