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Job Advert: Behaviour Mentor – Scarborough (Teaching Personnel)

Are you passionate about supporting children to overcome behavioral challenges and thrive in their education? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to work in schools across Scarborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students who need guidance, structure, and encouragement to reach their full potential.

Position: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Scarborough
Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

• Provide targeted 1:1 and group support for students facing behavioral or emotional challenges
• Develop and implement behavior management strategies in collaboration with teachers and SEN coordinators
• Foster a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment to encourage student engagement and success
• Mentor students to improve their emotional well-being, resilience, and self-esteem
• Support students in making positive choices and developing coping strategies to manage their behavior effectively
• Work closely with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to supporting student behavior

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioral, emotional, or social difficulties (preferred but not essential)
• A calm, patient, and resilient nature with a passion for helping young people
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A valid DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow behavior management plans effectively

• Competitive pay based on your experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills
• Flexible working options to fit your schedule
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people
• Ongoing support from the friendly and professional team at Teaching Personnel

If you’re ready to inspire and guide students as a Behaviour Mentor, we want to hear from you! 

Join Teaching Personnel and help shape a brighter future for students in Scarborough!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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