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Behaviour Mentor
Colchester
Permanent Role | September 2026 Start
£32,000 to £36,000 per annum
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive and inclusive school in Colchester that is looking to appoint a Behaviour Mentor on a permanent basis from September 2026.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.
The successful Behaviour Mentor will work closely with pupils who may need additional behavioural, emotional, or pastoral support, helping to create a calm, consistent, and engaging learning environment.
The role will include:
Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
Building positive and trusting relationships with students
Working alongside teaching and pastoral teams to implement behaviour support strategies
Encouraging engagement, attendance, and positive learning behaviours
Providing one-to-one and small group support where required
Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment
The successful candidate will have:
Experience working with children or young people in an education, care, youth work, or mentoring setting
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
The ability to build positive relationships quickly
A genuine passion for making a difference in young people’s lives
In return, the school can offer:
A welcoming and supportive team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
A rewarding permanent position within a well-established school
The opportunity to positively impact pupils’ progress and wellbeing
If you are interested in this Behaviour Mentor position in Colchester, or would like to hear about other opportunities through TeacherActive, please get in touch today.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
