Your new company

Hays Education are working in close partnership with a supportive and forward‑thinking secondary school in Blackpool to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Mentor. This is a long-term position starting after Easter, with the potential to become a permanent role for the right individual.

Your New Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, providing targeted 1:1 and small‑group support to students who display challenging behaviour or require additional emotional and behavioural guidance to succeed in school.

You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation, working proactively to help pupils remain in lessons and access learning effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group behavioural support

• Implementing behaviour strategies and individual support plans

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and social development

• Encouraging positive behaviour and re-engagement with learning

• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and the SENCO

• Supporting pupils in line with school behaviour policies and individual needs
  
  What you’ll need to succeed
  

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a behavioural, pastoral or mentoring role

• A calm, resilient and consistent approach to behaviour management

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional behavioural or emotional needs

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
  
  What you’ll get in return

• A long-term opportunity with the possibility of a permanent contract

• Competitive daily rate, paid weekly

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant

• Access to safeguarding and professional development training
  
  What you need to do now

If you’re a Behaviour Specialist seeking a long-term opportunity in Blackpool, with the chance to go permanent, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV or contact your local Hays Education consultant for further details.