Secure Unit Support

Behaviour Support Mentor

Location: Neath
Sector: Education (within a secure setting)
Agency: Teaching Personnel (Preferred Agency)

Teaching Personnel, the preferred agency for this secure education provision, are seeking a Behaviour Support Mentor to work within the education department of a secure unit based in Neath. This role is education-focused only and does not involve residential care duties.

About the Setting

The role is based within a highly structured, specialist secure environment that provides education to young people with complex behavioural, emotional, and social needs. The on-site school delivers tailored education programmes aimed at re-engaging learners, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting long-term outcomes. The setting benefits from on-site parking and strong multi-disciplinary collaboration.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils throughout the school day. The role involves a mix of:

• 1:1 support for pupils requiring targeted behavioural intervention

• General Teaching Assistant support within small class groups

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour

• Helping to create a safe, calm, and supportive learning environment

• Implementing behaviour support strategies consistently and professionally

You will work with mixed age groups, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.

Training & Support

• Full behaviour management training provided

• Safeguarding training provided

• Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel and on-site education staff

Desired Experience

We welcome applicants with experience in any of the following areas:

• Behaviour support, mentoring, or youth work

• SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs

• Secure units, pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision, or specialist education settings

• Education, care, mental health, or criminal justice environments

• Teaching Assistant or classroom support roles

A calm, resilient, and consistent approach is essential. Experience managing challenging behaviour is highly desirable, though full training will be given.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Preferred agency for the unit

• Competitive pay rates

• Ongoing professional development

• Dedicated consultant support

If you’re passionate about supporting young people to succeed in education within a structured and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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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