Behaviour Learning Mentors

About this Role

Behaviour Learning Mentor Term timeonly excluding inset days (38 weeks) Hours 8.30am - 3.30pm Bucks Pay Scale 1-2

Bearbrook Combined School,Aylesbury, is a vibrant and welcoming primary school at the heart of a diverse community. Our vision is simple but powerful: to empower all to achieve and flourish on their journey to outstanding.

Ourmost recent Ofsted inspection (Dec 2023) captured what makes Bearbrook special:'Everyone is welcomed with a huge smile at Bearbrook and Staff, including thosenew to their career, are proud to work y are well supported byleaders within the school and trust. Staff speak positively about leaders prioritising the mental health and well-being of both staff and pupils'.

We are proud to be part ofthe Great Learners Trust (GLT), a dynamic multi-academy trust that offers collaboration, high-quality CPD, and career development opportunities.

Bearbrook Combined School is wanting to strengthen our pastoral and behaviour support. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive

Behaviour Learning Mentor to join our team. The role will complement our existing pastoral team, ensuring a joined-up approach to supporting children's wellbeing and emotional needs.

This new role will formthe foundation of a dedicated alternative provision - acalm, consistent and welcoming environment where children can feel safe,regulate their emotions, and rebuild confidence to re-engage in learning. The succesful candidate will also join our behaviour team to help with behaviour across the school.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate about helping children to understand and manage their feelings.
• Can work proactively as part of a team to ensure behaviour is managed effectively.
• Have experience working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Value outdoor learning and nature-based approaches to promote emotional regulation.
• Are creative, reflective and committed to inclusion.

As Behaviour Learning Mentors, you will:

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring and regulation sessions.
• Provide emotional support for children who are struggling to regulate their emotions, ensuring they receive timely, calm and consistent help.
• Develop and run outdoor and indoor activities to promote wellbeing and resilience.
• Help establish and shape the new alternative provision, ensuring it provides a sense of safety, structure, and belonging.
• Support teachers and staff with consistent behaviour strategies across the school.
• Work closely with parents and external professionals to ensure joined‑up support.

In return, we offer:

• A chance to shape and design a new provision that will transform support for pupils.
• Ongoing training in emotional wellbeing, nurture, and SEMH approaches.
• Supportive leadership, professional development, and collaboration across the GLT family of schools.

This is your chance to makea lasting impact on children's lives, to shape whole‑school culture, and toleave a legacy of inclusive practice.