Academics
Behaviour Mentor
Location: Wokingham
Start Date: September
Pay: £92.59 – £95 per day
Are you a graduate or aspiring psychologist looking to build hands-on experience supporting children with behaviour and emotional regulation in a primary school?
Do you have a patient, resilient nature and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential?
Academics are working with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Wokingham is looking to appoint a Behaviour Mentor to join their dedicated support team from September. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting pupils who need additional guidance to manage their behaviour and thrive both academically and socially.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with children who may present with social, emotional, behavioural, or additional learning needs. Your role will focus on promoting positive behaviour, building confidence, and helping pupils develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils requiring additional behavioural guidance
- Encouraging children to recognise, understand, and regulate their emotions
- Using positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques to support individual needs
- Assisting the class teacher in creating a calm, positive, and engaging learning environment
- Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families to ensure consistent support
- Working collaboratively with the SEN team to implement tailored behaviour support plans
This role in Wokingham is ideal for graduates or individuals considering careers in educational psychology, teaching, counselling, child development, or other areas of education. It offers valuable classroom experience and the opportunity to develop practical behaviour management skills within a supportive school setting.
The school is known for its nurturing ethos, dedicated staff, and strong commitment to pupil wellbeing, making it an excellent environment for anyone looking to gain meaningful experience before progressing into a long-term career in education.
If this Behaviour Mentor opportunity in Wokingham sounds like the next step for you, submit your updated CV via this advert today.
Behaviour Mentor – Primary School – Wokingham – Behaviour Support – September Start
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