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Smile Education are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor to work within a secondary school in the Telford area.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?
We are looking for a patient, resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor to support students who may need additional behavioural, pastoral or emotional support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with young people who can build positive relationships, encourage positive choices and help students reach their potential.
The role would suit someone with experience in education, youth work, pastoral support, SEMH or other settings supporting young people.
The RoleAs a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to support students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement in education.
Key Responsibilities:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model.
• Helping students manage their behaviour and emotional responses.
• Encouraging positive choices, resilience and engagement with learning.
• Supporting teaching and pastoral staff with individual student needs.
• Helping to maintain a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Responding calmly and professionally to challenging behaviour.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to relevant staff.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs (desirable).
• A patient, calm and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence managing challenging situations and maintaining professional boundaries.
• A flexible, reliable and professional attitude.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

Why Work with Smile Education?Smile Education are education specialists with established relationships across secondary schools and academy trusts throughout Telford and Shropshire.
We offer:

• Access to a variety of opportunities across local schools.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Training and CPD opportunities to develop your skills.
• Opportunities for both day-to-day and longer-term placements.

Apply TodayIf you have experience supporting young people, are passionate about improving behaviour and engagement, and are looking for a rewarding Behaviour Mentor opportunity in Telford, we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch with Smile Education today to find out more.
Safeguarding
Smile Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary compliance checks, including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List and qualification checks, where applicable.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.