Job Description

Behaviour Mentor

Have you previously worked in a mainstream or special needs school supporting children and young adults displaying challenging behaviour?

Have you supported vulnerable children in a care or foster setting?

Or have you got previous experience of sports coaching a wide range of children in various age groups from a variety of backgrounds and abilities?If so, becoming a behaviour mentor could be the ideal new role for you!

Veritas Education are currently working with a variety of different Special Needs/SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) settings in the Leeds area. We currently have multiple behaviour support and mentor positions open for the new academic year of September 2026.

The ideal candidate would be….

Someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the role

Has a good understanding of supporting children and young people from various backgrounds and needs

Has previous experience working with children or adults experiencing challenging or at-risk behaviour

Is confident managing behaviour and supporting within a school environment

Veritas Education can also provide up to date Team Teach - Positive Behaviour Management training (Level 2), so you have the appropriate training ready for your new role in which our schools see as essential for all staff!

Schools are always keen to meet new TA's, support staff and behaviour mentors, especially anyone who has come from either a care, support worker, coaching or university background!

If you think this could be the new role for you or even wanted to hear some more details about it, please do get in touch!

You can apply direct to this role, or drop a copy of your CV over to George Walton, contact details are below…

Email:

Phone: (phone number removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community