Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Unit

We're working with a mainstream secondary school that is looking to recruit a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join its specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) unit.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs or additional learning needs, who can build positive relationships and make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

The Role:

• Provide dedicated support to pupils within the school's specialist SEMH unit.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions to improve engagement and wellbeing.
• Support pupils in accessing lessons and reintegrating into mainstream classrooms where appropriate.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, pastoral teams and external professionals.
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual support and behaviour plans.

We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in a secondary school, PRU, alternative provision or specialist setting (desirable).
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A calm, patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships and establish clear boundaries.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
• Work within a supportive mainstream secondary school environment.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and further experience within SEMH and specialist education.
• Potential for a long-term placement for the right candidate.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.