Behaviour Mentor
| Posting date: | 16 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £440 to £475 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 194613 |
Summary
Behaviour Mentor - Alternative Provision School
Chester | £440 - £475 per week (after deductions) | Start Date: ASAP | Long-term to Permanent Opportunity
We are proud to partner with an independent Alternative Provision school, supporting learners aged 11-16 who thrive best outside a mainstream environment. The school provides a calm, nurturing space for young people with high-functioning behavioural needs, helping them build confidence, develop resilience, and re-engage with education.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll work closely with students, teachers, and therapists to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to KS3 students, focusing on behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing.
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to KS3 students, focusing on behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing.
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Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists to implement consistent, school-wide behaviour strategies.
Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists to implement consistent, school-wide behaviour strategies.
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Build trusting relationships with students, using empathy and structure to encourage positive choices.
Build trusting relationships with students, using empathy and structure to encourage positive choices.
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Use de-escalation techniques and proactive strategies to manage challenging behaviours effectively.
Use de-escalation techniques and proactive strategies to manage challenging behaviours effectively.
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Support the development and monitoring of individual behaviour plans, liaising with parents, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
Support the development and monitoring of individual behaviour plans, liaising with parents, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
What We're Looking For
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A Full UK Driving Licence and access to transport.
A Full UK Driving Licence and access to transport.
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
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Availability to start on ASAP
Availability to start on ASAP
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Ideally, a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care, SEN, or Behaviour Support.
Ideally, a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care, SEN, or Behaviour Support.
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A naturally patient, resilient, and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
A naturally patient, resilient, and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
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Confidence when working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and multi-agency professionals.
Confidence when working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and multi-agency professionals.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive weekly pay of up to £475 (after deductions).
Competitive weekly pay of up to £475 (after deductions).
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Access to specialist CPD and training, particularly in KS3 and behavioural support.
Access to specialist CPD and training, particularly in KS3 and behavioural support.
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Ongoing consultant support from application through to placement and beyond.
Ongoing consultant support from application through to placement and beyond.
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Clear pathways for career progression and the potential for a permanent role.
Clear pathways for career progression and the potential for a permanent role.
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The opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of young people every day.
The opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of young people every day.
To apply, please submit your CV via the application page for more information.
Chester | £440 - £475 per week (after deductions) | Start Date: ASAP | Long-term to Permanent Opportunity
We are proud to partner with an independent Alternative Provision school, supporting learners aged 11-16 who thrive best outside a mainstream environment. The school provides a calm, nurturing space for young people with high-functioning behavioural needs, helping them build confidence, develop resilience, and re-engage with education.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll work closely with students, teachers, and therapists to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to KS3 students, focusing on behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing.
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to KS3 students, focusing on behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing.
-
Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists to implement consistent, school-wide behaviour strategies.
Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists to implement consistent, school-wide behaviour strategies.
-
Build trusting relationships with students, using empathy and structure to encourage positive choices.
Build trusting relationships with students, using empathy and structure to encourage positive choices.
-
Use de-escalation techniques and proactive strategies to manage challenging behaviours effectively.
Use de-escalation techniques and proactive strategies to manage challenging behaviours effectively.
-
Support the development and monitoring of individual behaviour plans, liaising with parents, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
Support the development and monitoring of individual behaviour plans, liaising with parents, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
What We're Looking For
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A Full UK Driving Licence and access to transport.
A Full UK Driving Licence and access to transport.
-
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
-
Availability to start on ASAP
Availability to start on ASAP
-
Ideally, a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care, SEN, or Behaviour Support.
Ideally, a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care, SEN, or Behaviour Support.
-
A naturally patient, resilient, and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
A naturally patient, resilient, and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
-
Confidence when working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and multi-agency professionals.
Confidence when working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and multi-agency professionals.
Why Join Us?
-
Competitive weekly pay of up to £475 (after deductions).
Competitive weekly pay of up to £475 (after deductions).
-
Access to specialist CPD and training, particularly in KS3 and behavioural support.
Access to specialist CPD and training, particularly in KS3 and behavioural support.
-
Ongoing consultant support from application through to placement and beyond.
Ongoing consultant support from application through to placement and beyond.
-
Clear pathways for career progression and the potential for a permanent role.
Clear pathways for career progression and the potential for a permanent role.
-
The opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of young people every day.
The opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of young people every day.
To apply, please submit your CV via the application page for more information.