Behaviour Mentor - Student Support & Engagement

Location: Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire

Role Title: Behaviour Mentor
School Setting: Secondary School (KS3 & KS4)
Pay Rate: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term, term-time only
Start Date: ASAP or by mutual agreement

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and emotionally intelligent Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Tilehurst, Reading . This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping young people overcome behavioural and emotional challenges that can act as barriers to learning.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will support pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement, and behaviour in a mainstream school environment. Many of the students you work with may present with challenging behaviour as a result of anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or unmet social and emotional needs. Your role will be to provide consistent, structured, and compassionate support to help these pupils re-engage positively with their education.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who thrives on building relationships, promoting inclusion, and supporting students to make meaningful, lasting progress.

Purpose of the Behaviour Mentor Role

The purpose of this Behaviour Mentor role is to support students who are at risk of disengagement, exclusion, or underachievement due to behavioural or emotional difficulties. You will act as a key adult , helping students feel safe, understood, and supported within the school environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on early intervention and believes that behaviour is a form of communication. As such, Behaviour Mentors play a central role in identifying underlying needs, reducing barriers to learning, and promoting positive behaviour across the school.

Key Responsibilities

As a Behaviour Mentor in Tilehurst, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 mentoring for students with behavioural, emotional, or social needs

• Delivering small group interventions focused on emotional regulation, confidence-building, and social skills

• Supporting students in lessons to improve focus, participation, and behaviour

• Working with pupils during transitions, break times, and lunch periods

• Supporting students during moments of emotional dysregulation

• De-escalating challenging behaviour calmly and professionally

• Supporting pupils returning from fixed-term exclusions or behaviour-related incidents

• Assisting with the implementation of behaviour support plans and intervention strategies

• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs, and senior leaders

• Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate behaviour records

• Upholding safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries

The School Environment

This secondary school in Tilehurst serves a diverse local community and is known for its strong pastoral care and commitment to inclusion. The school promotes a calm, structured, and respectful environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour while being supported to understand and manage their emotions.

The leadership team is approachable and supportive, recognising the importance of Behaviour Mentors within the wider school structure. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, and Behaviour Mentors receive guidance, training, and regular feedback to support their development.

The school adopts restorative and trauma-informed approaches , focusing on long-term behaviour change rather than short-term sanctions.

Students You Will Support

Students supported by the Behaviour Mentor may:

• Display challenging or disruptive behaviour in lessons

• Experience emotional regulation difficulties or anxiety

• Have SEMH needs, ADHD, or attachment-related challenges

• Struggle with peer relationships or authority figures

• Be at risk of exclusion or disengagement from education

Your role is to help these students develop the skills, confidence, and emotional awareness needed to succeed within a mainstream school setting.

Who This Role Is Suited For

This role would suit individuals who:

• Have experience working with children or young people in schools, youth work, or care settings

• Are calm, patient, and resilient

• Can build positive, trusting relationships with students

• Are confident managing challenging behaviour in a supportive way

• Are interested in careers in education, pastoral care, psychology, or mental health

Graduates in psychology, criminology, education, or social sciences are encouraged to apply, as are individuals with experience in mentoring, coaching, or support work.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection

• Willingness to undertake relevant training and checks

Desirable Experience

• Previous Behaviour Mentor or Teaching Assistant experience

• SEMH, alternative provision, or PRU background

• Understanding of trauma-informed or restorative practices

• Relevant qualifications or training

What the School Offers

• Competitive daily pay with long-term stability

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD

• Supportive leadership and pastoral teams

• Clear progression opportunities within education

• A positive, inclusive, and respectful working environment

Why This Role Makes a Difference

As a Behaviour Mentor in Tilehurst, your role will have a direct and meaningful impact on students’ lives. By providing consistency, empathy, and guidance, you will help young people develop healthier behaviours, stronger relationships, and a more positive relationship with education.

If you are passionate about inclusion, motivated by challenge, and committed to helping young people reach their potential, this Behaviour Mentor role in Tilehurst offers a fulfilling and impactful opportunity.