Behaviour Mentor

SEN Behaviour Mentor

Location: Telford
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (with genuine potential for permanent placement)

Applications without UK-based experience supporting adults, children or young people with SEN will not be considered.

We are currently recruiting Behaviour Mentors for a specialist provision in the local area. These positions are not classroom-based and will involve providing focused, 1:1 support for students. This is expected to be a long-term placement, working Monday to Friday.

About the Role

We are recruiting Behaviour Mentors to join a well established special school that supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs. This is a student facing, pastoral and behaviour focused role, not a classroom based Teaching Assistant position.

You will be working Monday to Friday, providing tailored, 1:1 and small group support to pupils who require additional help with emotional regulation, behaviour, communication, and engagement in learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and who thrives in a role that is hands on, varied, and impactful.

About the Students

The school caters for pupils with a broad spectrum of needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Down Syndrome
• Speech, Language and Communication needs
• Associated challenging behaviours

Pupils often use a combination of communication methods such as visual supports, speech, signing (e.g., Makaton), and assistive communication tools. The ability to adapt your communication style is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or small group behaviour support throughout the school day
• Implementing strategies that help pupils regulate emotions and develop positive coping skills
• Supporting pupils during lessons, unstructured times, and transitions
• Using de escalation approaches and following behaviour support plans
• Helping students engage safely and positively with learning activities
• Building trusting, consistent relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral staff
• Recording incidents and progress in line with school policies
• Promoting independence, confidence, and positive behaviour choices

Candidate Requirements

• Confident in managing challenging behaviour
• Skilled in de escalation, remaining calm under pressure
• Patient, resilient, and consistent in their approach
• Strong communicators, with the ability to use or learn visual supports/signing
• Able to follow structured behaviour plans while also thinking on their feet
• Available Monday-Friday, term time
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and able to build meaningful relationships
• Team players who can take guidance but also use initiative

Highly desirable experience

• SEN settings (ASC, SEMH, SLD, PMLD, MLD)
• Behaviour support roles
• Youth work, care work, or residential settings
• Experience using Makaton, PECs, or other alternative communication tools

Why Work With Monarch Education?

• Leading SEND staffing provider - Crown Commercial Service approved
• Free, specialist CPD via our Affinity Academy
• Free safeguarding training
• £200 Refer a Friend bonus (no limits!)
• Easy to use online portal for timesheets and payroll
• Long term roles with genuine potential to become permanent

Important Information

• All pay rates quoted include rolled up holiday pay.
• Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All applicants must undergo:
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • 2 professional references
  • Right to work verification
• We can only accept applications from candidates currently living in the UK with full right to work.
• Due to high application volumes, we may be unable to respond to everyone. If you don't hear back within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may contact you about future suitable opportunities.