Behaviour Mentor
| Posting date: | 16 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2025 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 176625 |
Summary
Behaviour Mentor - Chesterfield (Alternative Provision)
Location: Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41
Salary: £24,763 - £27,002 per annum (FTE, pro-rata for term-time)
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term to Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Driving Licence: Essential - applicants must have access to a vehicle insured for business use
At Long Term Futures, we work closely with a number of specialist and alternative provisions across Derbyshire. We are currently recruiting for a committed and empathetic Behaviour Mentor to join the pastoral support team at a well-established alternative provision in Hasland, Chesterfield. This academy provides high-quality, structured education for children who have been permanently excluded or are at serious risk of exclusion from mainstream school.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, has the patience to support pupils with complex behavioural needs, and wants to make a positive difference every day.
The Behaviour Mentor will play a vital part in helping pupils re-engage with learning and manage their behaviour more effectively. You will:
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Work with pupils individually and in small groups to provide consistent behavioural support
Work with pupils individually and in small groups to provide consistent behavioural support
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Support the implementation of personalised intervention strategies and pastoral care plans
Support the implementation of personalised intervention strategies and pastoral care plans
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Collaborate with class teachers and the wider inclusion team to create a positive, structured learning environment
Collaborate with class teachers and the wider inclusion team to create a positive, structured learning environment
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Help pupils develop social and emotional resilience and reinforce positive behaviour
Help pupils develop social and emotional resilience and reinforce positive behaviour
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Act as a key adult and trusted support figure for some of the academy's most vulnerable pupils
Act as a key adult and trusted support figure for some of the academy's most vulnerable pupils
The Hasland site offers a nurturing, trauma-informed environment designed to meet the needs of pupils from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4. The provision focuses on rebuilding pupils' confidence, relationships, and readiness to learn, with a strong emphasis on safety, trust, and routine. Staff work closely with families and external agencies to ensure holistic support, and the school has a well-established reputation for transforming life chances.
This is a rewarding but demanding role, and we are looking for someone who can remain calm under pressure, is solution-focused, and genuinely passionate about helping young people succeed despite their challenges.
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Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour in a school, youth work or care setting
Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour in a school, youth work or care setting
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A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour regulation strategies
A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour regulation strategies
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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A full UK driving licence and daily access to your own vehicle (required for occasional travel across sites)
A full UK driving licence and daily access to your own vehicle (required for occasional travel across sites)
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An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Long Term Futures
An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Long Term Futures
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Specialists in SEND and Alternative Provision recruitment across the Midlands and Yorkshire
Specialists in SEND and Alternative Provision recruitment across the Midlands and Yorkshire
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Supportive, consultative approach with expert advice and opportunities for career progression
Supportive, consultative approach with expert advice and opportunities for career progression
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Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
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Clear, honest communication throughout your placement journey
Clear, honest communication throughout your placement journey
Interested in this opportunity to make a real difference?
Apply with your CV or contact Henri at Long Term Futures directly to discuss the role further.
Location: Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41
Salary: £24,763 - £27,002 per annum (FTE, pro-rata for term-time)
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term to Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Driving Licence: Essential - applicants must have access to a vehicle insured for business use
At Long Term Futures, we work closely with a number of specialist and alternative provisions across Derbyshire. We are currently recruiting for a committed and empathetic Behaviour Mentor to join the pastoral support team at a well-established alternative provision in Hasland, Chesterfield. This academy provides high-quality, structured education for children who have been permanently excluded or are at serious risk of exclusion from mainstream school.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, has the patience to support pupils with complex behavioural needs, and wants to make a positive difference every day.
The Behaviour Mentor will play a vital part in helping pupils re-engage with learning and manage their behaviour more effectively. You will:
-
Work with pupils individually and in small groups to provide consistent behavioural support
Work with pupils individually and in small groups to provide consistent behavioural support
-
Support the implementation of personalised intervention strategies and pastoral care plans
Support the implementation of personalised intervention strategies and pastoral care plans
-
Collaborate with class teachers and the wider inclusion team to create a positive, structured learning environment
Collaborate with class teachers and the wider inclusion team to create a positive, structured learning environment
-
Help pupils develop social and emotional resilience and reinforce positive behaviour
Help pupils develop social and emotional resilience and reinforce positive behaviour
-
Act as a key adult and trusted support figure for some of the academy's most vulnerable pupils
Act as a key adult and trusted support figure for some of the academy's most vulnerable pupils
The Hasland site offers a nurturing, trauma-informed environment designed to meet the needs of pupils from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4. The provision focuses on rebuilding pupils' confidence, relationships, and readiness to learn, with a strong emphasis on safety, trust, and routine. Staff work closely with families and external agencies to ensure holistic support, and the school has a well-established reputation for transforming life chances.
This is a rewarding but demanding role, and we are looking for someone who can remain calm under pressure, is solution-focused, and genuinely passionate about helping young people succeed despite their challenges.
-
Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour in a school, youth work or care setting
Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour in a school, youth work or care setting
-
A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour regulation strategies
A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour regulation strategies
-
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
-
A full UK driving licence and daily access to your own vehicle (required for occasional travel across sites)
A full UK driving licence and daily access to your own vehicle (required for occasional travel across sites)
-
An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Long Term Futures
An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Long Term Futures
-
Specialists in SEND and Alternative Provision recruitment across the Midlands and Yorkshire
Specialists in SEND and Alternative Provision recruitment across the Midlands and Yorkshire
-
Supportive, consultative approach with expert advice and opportunities for career progression
Supportive, consultative approach with expert advice and opportunities for career progression
-
Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
-
Clear, honest communication throughout your placement journey
Clear, honest communication throughout your placement journey
Interested in this opportunity to make a real difference?
Apply with your CV or contact Henri at Long Term Futures directly to discuss the role further.