Learning & Behaviour Mentor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £15 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, Devon |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 182530 |
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Job Title: Learning Mentor & Behaviour Support
Location: Devon & Cornwall
Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)
Contract Type: Long-term temporary, with potential for permanent placement
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)
Pay: Competitive, depending on experience
About Thrive Recruitment Group:
Thrive works closely with schools across Devon and Cornwall, helping them find dedicated, reliable staff who can make a real impact. We're proud to support professionals who bring calm, consistency, and care to learners who need it most.
The Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Learning Mentor & Behaviour Support role within specialist and mainstream school settings. This is a full-time position, supporting pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, or social and emotional needs.
You will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to de-escalate situations, support positive behaviour strategies, and help pupils remain engaged in learning.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide targeted 1:1 or small group support for students displaying challenging or disruptive behaviour
Provide targeted 1:1 or small group support for students displaying challenging or disruptive behaviour
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Help pupils develop coping strategies and regulate their emotions
Help pupils develop coping strategies and regulate their emotions
-
Build positive, trusting relationships to boost self-esteem and resilience
Build positive, trusting relationships to boost self-esteem and resilience
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Support classroom staff with behaviour management and interventions
Support classroom staff with behaviour management and interventions
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Work alongside SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external agencies where appropriate
Work alongside SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external agencies where appropriate
-
Help pupils reintegrate into lessons after incidents or time out
Help pupils reintegrate into lessons after incidents or time out
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Maintain clear and accurate behaviour records and reports
Maintain clear and accurate behaviour records and reports
Requirements:
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Previous experience in a behaviour support, mentoring, youth work or SEN role
Previous experience in a behaviour support, mentoring, youth work or SEN role
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure
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Confidence working with students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or trauma-related needs
Confidence working with students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or trauma-related needs
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A consistent, firm but empathetic approach
A consistent, firm but empathetic approach
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Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
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Relevant training (Team Teach, MAPA, or similar) is an advantage but not essential
Relevant training (Team Teach, MAPA, or similar) is an advantage but not essential
Why Work with Thrive:
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Competitive weekly pay
Competitive weekly pay
-
Ongoing roles with flexibility and the potential for permanent contracts
Ongoing roles with flexibility and the potential for permanent contracts
-
Local placements within Devon and Cornwall
Local placements within Devon and Cornwall
-
Personal support from your consultant
Personal support from your consultant
-
Access to CPD opportunities and behaviour training
Access to CPD opportunities and behaviour training
Apply Now:
If you have the passion and experience to support young people in managing their behaviour and unlocking their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV
Location: Devon & Cornwall
Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)
Contract Type: Long-term temporary, with potential for permanent placement
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)
Pay: Competitive, depending on experience
About Thrive Recruitment Group:
Thrive works closely with schools across Devon and Cornwall, helping them find dedicated, reliable staff who can make a real impact. We're proud to support professionals who bring calm, consistency, and care to learners who need it most.
The Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Learning Mentor & Behaviour Support role within specialist and mainstream school settings. This is a full-time position, supporting pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, or social and emotional needs.
You will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to de-escalate situations, support positive behaviour strategies, and help pupils remain engaged in learning.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide targeted 1:1 or small group support for students displaying challenging or disruptive behaviour
Provide targeted 1:1 or small group support for students displaying challenging or disruptive behaviour
-
Help pupils develop coping strategies and regulate their emotions
Help pupils develop coping strategies and regulate their emotions
-
Build positive, trusting relationships to boost self-esteem and resilience
Build positive, trusting relationships to boost self-esteem and resilience
-
Support classroom staff with behaviour management and interventions
Support classroom staff with behaviour management and interventions
-
Work alongside SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external agencies where appropriate
Work alongside SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external agencies where appropriate
-
Help pupils reintegrate into lessons after incidents or time out
Help pupils reintegrate into lessons after incidents or time out
-
Maintain clear and accurate behaviour records and reports
Maintain clear and accurate behaviour records and reports
Requirements:
-
Previous experience in a behaviour support, mentoring, youth work or SEN role
Previous experience in a behaviour support, mentoring, youth work or SEN role
-
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure
-
Confidence working with students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or trauma-related needs
Confidence working with students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or trauma-related needs
-
A consistent, firm but empathetic approach
A consistent, firm but empathetic approach
-
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
-
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
-
Relevant training (Team Teach, MAPA, or similar) is an advantage but not essential
Relevant training (Team Teach, MAPA, or similar) is an advantage but not essential
Why Work with Thrive:
-
Competitive weekly pay
Competitive weekly pay
-
Ongoing roles with flexibility and the potential for permanent contracts
Ongoing roles with flexibility and the potential for permanent contracts
-
Local placements within Devon and Cornwall
Local placements within Devon and Cornwall
-
Personal support from your consultant
Personal support from your consultant
-
Access to CPD opportunities and behaviour training
Access to CPD opportunities and behaviour training
Apply Now:
If you have the passion and experience to support young people in managing their behaviour and unlocking their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV