Parker Smith Inclusion is proud to be working in partnership with a dedicated and nurturing SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Chelmsford, who are seeking passionate, resilient, and committed Behaviour Mentors to join their team from September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly supportive school community that is focused on transforming the lives of young people who face significant barriers to learning. The school provides a structured, caring, and therapeutic environment where every child is understood as an individual and supported to achieve both academically and emotionally.
Position Details:
Role: Behaviour Mentor
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £93 – £115 per day (PAYE, temp-to-perm opportunity available)
Contract Type: Long-term with potential to become permanent
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils who require additional guidance in managing their emotions, behaviour, and engagement with learning. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders to ensure students receive consistent, high-quality support throughout the school day.
Your work will be varied, hands-on, and incredibly rewarding. You will be expected to build trusting and meaningful relationships with students, acting as a positive role model and key point of support during challenging moments.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Supporting pupils with SEMH needs across primary, secondary, or both settings
- Building strong, consistent, and trusting relationships with students to help them feel safe and understood
- Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies
- Encouraging engagement in learning and helping students overcome barriers to education
- Providing 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to individual needs
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to deliver consistent support plans
- Promoting positive behaviour strategies and reinforcing school expectations
- Supporting students through transitions, unstructured times, and moments of crisis when needed
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their potential, particularly those who may have experienced challenges in education or personal circumstances.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience working with children or young people in any capacity (education, youth work, sports coaching, care, or mentoring) – desirable but not essential
- A calm, consistent, and patient approach, even in challenging situations
- Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain positive under pressure
- A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable learners
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A proactive and flexible attitude to supporting a dynamic school environment
A degree is welcome but not required — more important is your attitude, commitment, and willingness to learn and develop within a specialist SEMH setting.
Why Join This School?
This is not just a Behaviour Mentor role — it is an opportunity to become part of a school that truly changes lives. Staff are highly valued and supported, and there is a strong emphasis on training, development, and long-term career progression.
You can expect:
- A supportive and experienced leadership team
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
- Access to ongoing training specific to SEMH and behaviour support
- Clear pathways into permanent employment for the right candidates
- A collaborative and close-knit working environment where staff are genuinely valued
- The opportunity to make a real and lasting impact every single day
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and are ready to take on a meaningful and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.