Job Description

Location: Bracknell

💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only

🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm

📅 Start Date: ASAP

💰 Pay: £88-£115 per day

❓ Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable young people who have faced adversity?

Do you believe in restorative practice and the power of positive relationships to change lives?

🏫 About the School

A small, specialist SEMH school near Bracknell is seeking a compassionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant.

The school supports students aged 10–16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and associated challenging behaviours. With a strong focus on therapeutic, restorative approaches, the school helps students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, creating an environment where they can feel safe, valued, and capable of success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology, or for anyone considering careers in probation, youth justice, social work, or mental health support.

🎯 Your Role

As a Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant, you will:

🤝 Build positive, trusting relationships with students who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion.

💬 Support students’ social and emotional development through restorative approaches.

🌈 Promote engagement, attendance, and confidence in learning.

🧠 Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver targeted interventions.

🛡️ Provide stability and consistency for students who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

💡 Model empathy, respect, and resilience every day.

This role offers hands-on, restorative experience that is invaluable for careers in probation, rehabilitation, prison, or youth justice services.

👤 Person Specification

Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Calm, empathetic, and able to manage challenging situations.

Resilient, consistent, and able to work under pressure.

Motivated, enthusiastic, and professional.

No previous experience required, full training and CPD provided. 

🌟 What You’ll Gain

Excellent on-site training, support, and CPD.

First-hand experience with SEMH, behaviour intervention, and trauma-informed practice.

A pathway into probation, youth justice, psychology, or education careers.

The chance to make a lasting difference to young people’s lives. 

📩 How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting disengaged young people and helping them see the value of education, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence for more information.

🗓️ You must have the right to work in the UK