Behaviour Mentor Oxford

Behaviour Mentor Oxford

Location: Oxford Oxfordshire

Salary: 100 140 per day (dependent on experience) /per annum equivalent

Contract Type: Full-Time Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP

Wayman Education is currently seeking a resilient empathetic and proactive Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Oxford.

In this vital pastoral and support role you will work directly with students who face social emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges or exhibit barrier-to-learning behaviours. Acting as a positive role model you will deliver targeted 1-to-1 and small group interventions designed to help pupils manage their emotions improve attendance build resilience and successfully re-engage with classroom learning.

• Targeted Mentoring: Provide dedicated 1-to-1 and small group mentoring sessions for students struggling with behaviour emotional regulation or low academic engagement.

• De-escalation & Support: Implement de-escalation strategies and follow individual behaviour plans to manage challenging classroom situations calmly and effectively.

• Progress Tracking: Monitor and record student behaviour patterns attendance improvements and pastoral progress reporting regularly to the SENCO and Pastoral Team.

• Collaborative Working: Partner with class teachers pastoral leads and parents to ensure a consistent supportive approach to student development.

• Positive Re-engagement: Support students in developing coping mechanisms self-esteem and social skills to encourage positive integration into mainstream lessons.

• Experience: Previous experience working as a Behaviour Mentor Youth Worker Learning Support Assistant or Pastoral Assistant in a UK school or youth setting.

• Skills: Exceptional de-escalation conflict-resolution and active listening skills with a patient resilient and non-judgmental approach.

• Desirable Qualifications: Team Teach MAPA or accredited de-escalation training is highly advantageous.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with disengaged or vulnerable young people.

• Vetting: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to complete a new application).

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.

• Dedicated recruitment consultant guidance throughout your placement.

• Access to ongoing professional development and training courses.

• Generous 250 referral bonus scheme for successful candidate recommendations.

If you are a dedicated mentor looking to make a lasting positive difference in young peoples lives across Oxford please apply today by submitting your updated CV.