Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor (Post Number: E9006)

Grade 6 – Salary starting from £32,061 to £34,434 FTE

32.5 HOURS PER WEEK – 40 WEEKS PER YEAR

Pro-rata - £24,928 to £26,773

West Gate School is a popular, over-subscribed special school for 4 – 19-year-olds. We cater for children and young people with a wide range of learning difficulties, complex needs, and challenges. You can access a wealth of additional information from our school website.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and thrive both personally and academically? West Gate School is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join our team our existing team. This role is pivotal in helping pupils—particularly those with challenging behaviours and dysregulation fulfil their potential.

The successful candidate will work across the school:

• Supporting pupils to make positive choices and overcome barriers to learning

• Working closely in classes with teaching staff, and external agencies to support positive pupil behaviour

• Developing tailored strategies with class staff to support pupil behaviour and dysregulation

• Providing emotional and physical support, including basic first aid to pupils

• Delivering Team Teach training as one of our tutors

• Undertaking the responsibilities of a level 3 TA covering in the absence of a teacher when appropriate

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate they have:

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills

• Experience working with children in a supportive role

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently

• The motivation to share their extensive knowledge of behaviour management and communication strategies to support pupils across the school and be willing to continue growing their expertise through research and CPD

• A commitment to equality and diversity

• Experience delivering high quality whole school behaviour and/or Team Teach training

• A minimum of one years’ experience as a level 3 TA

• Hold a relevant level 3 qualification and A*to C or grade 4 and above in GCSE English (or level 2 equivalent)

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in the lives of young people

• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Be part of a team that values creativity, empathy, and collaboration

We look forward to receiving your application. Please apply by letter, detailing how you would be an effective behaviour mentor at West Gate school and the skills and experience you would bring to the role.

Closing Date: 12pm – Friday 5th December 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 9th December 2025

Start Date: 5th January 2026

Unfortunately, due to our strict recruitment procedures CV's will not be considered

How to apply: Please apply using the online form and outline in the supporting statement section why you are the right person for this post. You are more than welcome to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Baljit Sahota.

West Gate School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Should you be successful you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you have not had any contact from the school within a fortnight after the closing date, please assume that on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful. Previous applicants need not apply.

Rhian Richardson

Head Teacher