Behaviour Mentor – SEMH School – Slough

Are you a resilient, calm and committed Behaviour Mentor looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?

EmpowerED is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEMH school in Slough, supporting children with significant social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a Behaviour Mentor who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes.

This is not an easy role. Pupils have often experienced trauma, disrupted education and adverse childhood experiences. Some can display highly challenging behaviours, including verbal aggression, physical dysregulation and difficulties with emotional regulation. The successful Behaviour Mentor will understand that behaviour is a form of communication and will remain calm, consistent and compassionate, even during the most challenging moments.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

* Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who have experienced significant barriers to learning.

* Support students both in the classroom and through one-to-one interventions.

* Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.

* Work alongside teachers and therapists to implement behaviour support plans.

* Promote engagement, attendance and positive learning behaviours.

* Provide consistent encouragement and celebrate every step of progress.

The Ideal Behaviour Mentor

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience as a:

* Behaviour Mentor

* Behaviour Support Assistant

* Teaching Assistant

* Learning Support Assistant

* Youth Worker

* Residential Support Worker

* Children's Support Worker

* Sports Coach

* Prison Officer

* Police Officer

* Military Veteran

* Care Worker or Support Worker

You'll also have:

* Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND, trauma or challenging behaviour.

* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

* Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

* A positive, proactive and solution-focused mindset.

* A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

What We Offer

* Competitive daily rates of pay.

* Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position.

* Ongoing support from a specialist SEND recruitment team.

* Access to CPD and behaviour management training.

* The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

Location

📍 Slough, Berkshire

This Behaviour Mentor role is easily commutable from Slough, Langley, Windsor, Burnham, Maidenhead, Iver, Hayes, West Drayton and surrounding areas.

Apply Today

If you're a resilient Behaviour Mentor looking for your next challenge in Slough, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact EmpowerED for a confidential conversation about this Behaviour Mentor opportunity in a specialist SEMH school in Slough. If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and every breakthrough matters, this could be the perfect opportunity
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