Join Our Team as a Behaviour Mentor - Treorchy

Join Our Team as a Behaviour Mentor – Treorchy

Location: Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pay: £13.75 per hour / £83.85 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract Type: Full-time (term-time only)

Are you resilient, confident, and passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? We’re currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive specialist setting in Treorchy.

About the Role:

You’ll be supporting pupils aged 7–11 who are currently unable to attend mainstream education due to social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, medical conditions, or a diagnosis of autism. This setting offers a nurturing, structured environment tailored to meet the needs of pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils engage in learning

• Support students in developing positive behaviour strategies and coping mechanisms

• Contribute to behaviour support plans and intervention strategies

• De-escalate challenging behaviour and use appropriate intervention techniques (including physical intervention if trained)

• Work as part of a dedicated and experienced team of Behaviour Mentors and staff

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children with SEMH, autism, or similar additional needs

• Is confident in managing challenging behaviour and setting clear boundaries

• Can build meaningful, professional relationships with pupils

• Is dependable, proactive, and team-oriented

• Ideally has experience as a TA, HLTA, Youth Worker, or in a similar support-based role

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily rate

• Full-time, consistent hours during term time

• Supportive and inclusive school environment

• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and progression

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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