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Behavioural Support Mentor

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Derby
Date posted : 17/09/25
  1. Full Time
£90 - 110 per day

Job description

Behavioural Support Mentor – Derbyshire

Daily Rate: £90 – £110
Start Date: September 2025


We are looking for a caring, patient, and resilient Behavioural Support Mentor to work with secondary school pupils across Derbyshire. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and helping them reach their full potential.


✅ What’s on Offer:

  • Support students with behavioural, social, and emotional needs

  • Work 1:1 or in small groups to encourage positive behaviour and engagement

  • Weekly pay between £90 – £110, depending on experience

  • Opportunities for long-term roles within supportive school environments

  • Access to CPD and professional development through Teaching Personnel

  • Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people


Who We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with children or young people (youth work, mentoring, SEN, or school-based experience desirable)

  • Strong behaviour management and communication skills

  • Resilience, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships

  • A proactive and supportive approach to student learning

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)


Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re passionate about helping students thrive and succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

james.malvern-white@teachingpersonnel.com
0115 670 0104

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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