Location
Swindon
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
30/07/2026
Closing date
20/08/2026
Behaviour Mentor
Behaviour Mentor - Swindon | Full-Time / Part-Time | £85-£110 Per Day | September 2026 Start
Are you passionate about helping children overcome behavioural and emotional barriers to learning? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming school in Swindon, providing targeted support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and additional behavioural or emotional needs.
This Behaviour Mentor role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional or additional needs, as well as graduates and aspiring professionals interested in Psychology, Behaviour Support, Pastoral Care, Education or SEND.
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor, your responsibilities will include:
* Providing consistent one-to-one and targeted behavioural support throughout the school day.
* Building trusting relationships that promote pupils' confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
* Implementing personalised behaviour support plans and agreed positive behaviour strategies.
* Encouraging positive social skills, respectful communication and appropriate interactions with peers and staff.
* Supporting pupils to re-engage with lessons and overcome behavioural barriers to learning.
* Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor behaviour, share observations and support pupil progress.
* Following school safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour policies at all times.
About You
The ideal Behaviour Mentor will be calm, patient and compassionate, with a genuine understanding that behaviour can communicate unmet emotional, social or additional needs. You will be resilient when managing challenging situations and committed to helping pupils understand their behaviour, develop positive coping strategies and achieve their potential.
What We Offer
This Behaviour Mentor position offers £85-£110 per day, depending on experience, with PAYE weekly pay and full-time or part-time opportunities starting in September 2026. The role provides valuable hands-on experience for those pursuing careers in Behaviour Support, Pastoral Care, SEND, Psychology or Education.
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference as a Behaviour Mentor and help children build resilience, develop positive behaviour and overcome barriers to learning, apply today for this rewarding opportunity in Swindon. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.