Senior Behaviour Learning Support Mentor in Shaftesbury

This permanent post as Senior Behaviour Learning Support Mentor sits in one area of Shaftesbury School's Internal Alternative Provision. Its core is supervising students removed from lessons through the central behaviour system, keeping them on set work and helping them reflect on their conduct. The role is 32.5 hours a week, term time plus inset days, reporting to the Associate Assistant Headteacher. Visa sponsorship is not available; an enhanced DBS and Children's Barred List check applies.

What the job involves

• Supervise and work with students removed from lessons through the centralised behaviour system
• Ensure students complete assigned work calmly and purposefully
• Support co-regulation and reflection, helping students improve their behaviour choices
• Liaise with teachers to set appropriate work and monitor its completion and quality
• Return completed work to teaching staff and Heads of Department
• Build positive relationships, giving students support, encouragement, guidance and help with learning
• Act as a positive role model, helping students feel included and able to thrive
• Work under the Associate Assistant Headteacher and work closely with pastoral teams, teaching staff and senior leaders
• Carry out administrative duties that support the centralised behaviour system
• Use own strengths and expertise to lead, advise and support colleagues and students
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, which may include first aid and supporting an upset child, and promote inclusion, equality and diversity
• Contribute to a purposeful environment that supports learning and positive behaviour

Skills & knowledge

• Calm, resilient and highly organised approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Children's Barred List check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Experience of working with young people in a school or similar setting

What’s offered

• Staff refreshments every day
• Staff gym
• 6th Form and Staff Café
• Fully resourced library
• Staff well-being charter
• Staff counselling

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