Behavioural Support Mentor
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wirral, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 187615 |
Summary
Job Title: Behavioural Support Mentor
Location: Wirral
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only Monday to Friday- 8:30am-4:30pm
The Role
Chalk Education are seeking a skilled and compassionate Behavioural Support Mentor to join a school in Bidston. This role is central to helping pupils manage their behaviour, engage positively in learning, and develop essential life skills. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies to ensure each child receives the support they need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Support pupils in managing their behaviour, regulating emotions, and developing coping strategies.
- Encourage positive engagement in learning and social activities.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a positive role model.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to deliver individualised behaviour plans.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reviews.
Person Specification:
- Experience of working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or SEND setting.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications ( Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Youth Work, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
Location: Wirral
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only Monday to Friday- 8:30am-4:30pm
The Role
Chalk Education are seeking a skilled and compassionate Behavioural Support Mentor to join a school in Bidston. This role is central to helping pupils manage their behaviour, engage positively in learning, and develop essential life skills. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies to ensure each child receives the support they need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Support pupils in managing their behaviour, regulating emotions, and developing coping strategies.
- Encourage positive engagement in learning and social activities.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a positive role model.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to deliver individualised behaviour plans.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reviews.
Person Specification:
- Experience of working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or SEND setting.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications ( Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Youth Work, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.