Location
Reading
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
01/09/2026
Posted date
12/08/2026
Closing date
02/09/2026
Behaviour Mentor - Reading
Location: Reading
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Are you confident, resilient and passionate about helping young people overcome behavioural and emotional barriers?
A supportive and inclusive school in Reading is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join their team as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and is committed to helping pupils develop the confidence and strategies needed to succeed.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour or have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will provide consistent support, help pupils understand their behaviour and encourage positive strategies for managing emotions, triggers and difficult situations.
As a Behaviour Mentor, your responsibilities will include:
* Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with behavioural needs
* Building positive, trusting and consistent relationships with young people
* Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and managing triggers
* Implementing individual behaviour strategies and support plans
* Encouraging positive choices, routines, boundaries and expectations
* Using calm and effective de-escalation techniques when required
* Helping pupils re-engage with learning following periods of dysregulation
* Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence
* Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
The school is looking for a Behaviour Mentor who is calm under pressure, consistent in their approach and confident when dealing with challenging situations. Previous experience within education, youth work, residential care, mental health, SEN or alternative provision would be highly beneficial.
This Behaviour Mentor position would also suit graduates interested in pursuing careers in psychology, counselling, social work, youth work, teaching or other professions supporting children and young people.
You will become part of a collaborative team where the Behaviour Mentor will receive support from experienced staff and gain valuable experience in behaviour management, SEMH and SEN.
If you are interested in this Behaviour Mentor role and feel you have the resilience and interpersonal skills required, please submit your updated CV via this advert.
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Behaviour Mentor - Reading - SEMH - Challenging Behaviour - ASAP Start Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.