Job Details
- Job Type: Temporary
- Location: Wiltshire-Melksham
- Salary: Negotiable
- Start Date: Mon 20th Apr 2026
- Contact Name: Beth Hoyle
- Contact Email: beth@fiveeducation.co.uk
Job Description
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference every day? We’re looking for a Behaviour Mentor to work across both primary and secondary settings in Melksham, helping students feel supported, understood, and ready to learn. This role is centred around care, consistency, and building strong relationships. You’ll be working with pupils who may need extra support with behaviour and emotional regulation, including those with SEND.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups
- Working closely with students with behavioural needs and SEND
- Helping pupils manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies
- Creating a safe, calm, and supportive environment
- Encouraging engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour
- Collaborating with teachers and support staff
What We’re Looking For
- Experience with SEND (formal or informal—care work, mentoring, personal experience all valued)
- A patient, calm, and empathetic approach
- Ability to adapt to different age groups and needs
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Resilience and a genuine passion for supporting young people
What can Five Education offer you?
- Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days). If you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.
- Recommending a friend bonus scheme
- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working
Pay
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting
Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.
EEO Statement
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.
Contact
For more information or to apply, please get in touch with Danielle at 0117 422 6167 or danielle@fiveeducation.co.uk.
