Behaviour Mentor - Education Support Role

Behaviour Mentor – Education Support Role
Location: Various schools across Southampton
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner for the right candidate)
Salary: £85.00 – £110.00 per day (dependent on experience)

Do you have a background in youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring?
Are you passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to learning?
Could you be a positive role model in a child’s educational journey?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for Behaviour Mentors to work in schools across the local area. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who have experience supporting young people in any capacity – whether that’s in youth clubs, sports teams, outreach, or alternative education settings.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Mentor, you'll play a vital role in helping students manage their emotions, build confidence, and re-engage with their learning. You'll work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals to support pupils who may struggle with behaviour, social skills, or emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Working collaboratively with school staff to implement tailored support strategies

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with young people – youth work, sports coaching, support work, outreach, or similar
• A calm, patient, and resilient attitude
• The ability to de-escalate challenging situations professionally
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of young people

What You’ll Receive:

• A dedicated consultant offering 24/7 support
• Access to free CPD training and career development through our My-Progression platform
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive daily pay rates via PAYE – no hidden fees
• Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply)

Ready to Start Making a Difference?

If you're passionate about supporting young people and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Click ‘APPLY NOW’ and a member of our team will be in touch.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02380 00 24 00

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.