Behaviour Support Mentor

Location:
Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate:
From £90+ per day

Hours:

8:30am – 3:30pm

Contract:

Full Academic Year

Kick-start the new academic year as a Behaviour Support Mentor in one of our welcoming secondary schools across Newport
!

• Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions
• Help students regulate emotions and develop positive behaviours
• Build confidence, resilience, and engagement with learning
• Work closely with teaching staff to support pupil progress

There may also be opportunities to support or cover pre-planned lessons during staff absence, ideal for those looking to progress into teaching, take on more responsibility or even boost confidence. This offers valuable experience in classroom management, behaviour support, and leading learning, helping to build confidence and develop key leadership skills.

This is more than just a job
. It's an opportunity to become a positive role model for young people, helping them build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

• Behaviour support, mentoring, coaching, or youth work
• SEN, SEMH, ALN, or additional support needs
• PRUs, alternative provisions, secure units, or specialist settings
• Education, care, mental health, or criminal justice settings
• Teaching Assistant, Classroom Support, or Cover Supervisor roles

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• EWC registration
• Age 18+
• Level 2 Safeguarding training (provided during onboarding)
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 24 months

By joining us, you’ll receive:

• Competitive & Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated consultant who truly cares
• Access to lots of Free CPD training, including Behaviour, Classroom supervisor training & safeguarding
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles
• A chance to build a meaningful career helping young people succeed

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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