Student Behaviour Mentor

Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Pay Rate: £89.38 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is looking for a Student Behaviour Mentor to work in a maintained special school for pupils aged 7–19 with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, as well as additional needs such as autism. The school supports learners who have experienced disrupted education and join the school during times of personal crisis, often requiring multi-agency support.

The school’s motto, “Together we can achieve,” reflects its commitment to helping pupils return to learning, take responsibility, and develop resilience. Teachers maintain high expectations and create a calm, structured environment where positive relationships and engaging experiences encourage pupils to thrive.

As a Student Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting students across the school, working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create a calm, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

This is a hands-onrolewhere every day brings variety and the chance to make a genuine impact. You will act as a consistent and encouraging role model for students aged 7–19, offering guidance and structure both inside and outside the classroom. You will build strong relationships with learners, helping them develop positive behaviour strategies, improve self-confidence, and feel fully supported in their education.

For young people who may be facing barriers to learning, your support can be the difference that helps them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Who we are looking for

We’re seeking individuals who can bring:

• Experience in youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, or similar roles (desirable but not essential)
• Confidence and resilience to step in and take control when situations become challenging, with the ability to remain calm, kind, and consistent under pressure
• An understanding of the emotional and social needs of young people
• The capability to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or behavioural challenges
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed—both emotionally and academically

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain:

• Must be 18 or over
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• At least two professional references covering the past two years

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we’re not just an agency– we help you build a meaningful career in education. By joining us, you’ll gain access to:

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
• Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference for Young People?
Join us in helping students feel supported, confident, and included in school life. If you’re passionate about giving every young person the chance to thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV and take the next step in your career today.

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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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