Behaviour Mentor – SEN Support
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About the Role
📍 Location: Chelmsford, Essex
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-Time
💷 Pay: £90 – £110 per day (PAYE)
📄 Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm
Support Positive Change. Help Shape Brighter Futures.
Are you passionate about helping young people thrive in a nurturing, structured environment? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs?
Parker Smith Inclusion are proud to be working with a warm, inclusive school in Chelmsford to recruit a Behaviour Mentor. This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives on building relationships, promoting positive behaviour, and removing barriers to learning.
🎯 The Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs
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Support the implementation of individual behaviour plans and interventions
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Help pupils build emotional regulation, self-confidence and resilience
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Act as a consistent, positive presence throughout the school day
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Collaborate with teachers, the SENDCo and external professionals to support student progress
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Promote a calm, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
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Play a vital role in whole-school behaviour and pastoral support
🧠 What We’re Looking For:
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A calm, confident and consistent presence in the classroom
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A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils
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The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
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Strong communication skills and a team-based mindset
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Experience in a similar role, or in youth work, care or SEN support (desirable – training provided)
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Resilience, compassion and a willingness to learn
🌟 What the School Offers:
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A supportive and welcoming team who value staff wellbeing
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Weekly CPD and ongoing professional development
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A nurturing environment rooted in inclusion and emotional wellbeing
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A clear pathway to a permanent role for the right candidate
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A chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day
👋 Interested in Applying?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact as a Behaviour Mentor, we’d love to hear from you.
📞 Contact Harry at Parker Smith Inclusion today to discuss this exciting opportunity in Chelmsford.