Behaviour Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton, Somerset |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 200637 |
Summary
Behaviour Mentor (SEMH)
Location: Taunton
Pay: £90 per day
Employer: M&M Supply
Job Type: Full-time /Long-term opportunities
M&M Supply are recruiting a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to work within a specialist SEMH school setting in the Taunton area.
The role is based in a specialist provision supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural difficulties. Pupils attending the setting have often found mainstream education challenging and require a structured, nurturing, and relationship-focused approach to learning and behaviour support.
The environment includes:
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Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
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Clear routines and consistent expectations
Clear routines and consistent expectations
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Individual behaviour and support plans
Individual behaviour and support plans
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A strong focus on emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour strategies
A strong focus on emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour strategies
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Close collaboration between teaching, pastoral, and support staff
Close collaboration between teaching, pastoral, and support staff
Pupils may display challenging behaviour, so confidence, patience, and experience are essential.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:
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Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support
Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support
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Support pupils to manage emotions and behaviour positively
Support pupils to manage emotions and behaviour positively
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Use de-escalation strategies to support pupils during challenging moments
Use de-escalation strategies to support pupils during challenging moments
-
Build trusting and professional relationships with pupils
Build trusting and professional relationships with pupils
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Promote engagement, inclusion, and positive outcomes
Promote engagement, inclusion, and positive outcomes
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Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
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Follow safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times
Follow safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times
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Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural difficulties (essential)
Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural difficulties (essential)
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Experience in SEMH, SEN, alternative provision, care, or youth work is highly desirable
Experience in SEMH, SEN, alternative provision, care, or youth work is highly desirable
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GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) - essential
GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) - essential
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A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners
A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners
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£90 per day
£90 per day
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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Opportunities for long-term and temp-to-perm roles
Opportunities for long-term and temp-to-perm roles
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Valuable experience within specialist SEMH education settings
Valuable experience within specialist SEMH education settings
If you are a passionate Behaviour Mentor looking to make a meaningful difference in a specialist SEN setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with M&M Supply.
Location: Taunton
Pay: £90 per day
Employer: M&M Supply
Job Type: Full-time /Long-term opportunities
M&M Supply are recruiting a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to work within a specialist SEMH school setting in the Taunton area.
The role is based in a specialist provision supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural difficulties. Pupils attending the setting have often found mainstream education challenging and require a structured, nurturing, and relationship-focused approach to learning and behaviour support.
The environment includes:
-
Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
-
Clear routines and consistent expectations
Clear routines and consistent expectations
-
Individual behaviour and support plans
Individual behaviour and support plans
-
A strong focus on emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour strategies
A strong focus on emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour strategies
-
Close collaboration between teaching, pastoral, and support staff
Close collaboration between teaching, pastoral, and support staff
Pupils may display challenging behaviour, so confidence, patience, and experience are essential.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:
-
Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support
Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support
-
Support pupils to manage emotions and behaviour positively
Support pupils to manage emotions and behaviour positively
-
Use de-escalation strategies to support pupils during challenging moments
Use de-escalation strategies to support pupils during challenging moments
-
Build trusting and professional relationships with pupils
Build trusting and professional relationships with pupils
-
Promote engagement, inclusion, and positive outcomes
Promote engagement, inclusion, and positive outcomes
-
Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
-
Follow safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times
Follow safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times
-
Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural difficulties (essential)
Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural difficulties (essential)
-
Experience in SEMH, SEN, alternative provision, care, or youth work is highly desirable
Experience in SEMH, SEN, alternative provision, care, or youth work is highly desirable
-
GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) - essential
GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) - essential
-
A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners
A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners
-
£90 per day
£90 per day
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
-
Opportunities for long-term and temp-to-perm roles
Opportunities for long-term and temp-to-perm roles
-
Valuable experience within specialist SEMH education settings
Valuable experience within specialist SEMH education settings
If you are a passionate Behaviour Mentor looking to make a meaningful difference in a specialist SEN setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with M&M Supply.