Trainee Behaviour Mentor

Location: Newport Pay Rate: £93 - £110 a day (dependant on experience) Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Temporary until August 2026, with possibility of a permanent contract starting in September if successful in the role.

Kickstart Your Journey Toward Teaching!

An exciting opportunity is available for an aspiring Trainee Behaviour Mentor at a supportive secondary school in Newport. This role is perfect for someone looking to build behaviour management skills, confidence in leading classrooms, and a strong foundation for a future teaching career.

You’ll also work closely with the school’s well‑established Specialist Resource Base (SRB), giving you valuable hands‑on experience with pupils who have additional learning or behavioural needs. You’ll be part of a supportive team that will guide you as you grow in your role.

This position offers real, practical classroom experience, helping you build resilience, confidence, and the essential skills needed to progress into teaching or further education pathways.

What You’ll Be Doing

Support pupils aged 11–16 both in the classroom and through targeted 1:1 or small group intervention sessions. Providing general classroom support and helping maintain a positive learning environment Stepping up to lead a class when required, developing confidence in classroom supervision Applying behaviour management and de-escalation strategies Encouraging emotional wellbeing and helping pupils develop coping strategies Working closely with teaching staff and ALN teams to promote inclusion

Who Will Thrive in This Role

Someone eager to develop behaviour management skills and grow in classroom leadership Aspiring future teachers looking for high‑quality, school‑based experience Individuals with experience in children’s support, youth work, care, coaching or ALN Confident, adaptable people who are willing to step up and supervise a class when needed — full training provided!

Someone who can drive or has access to a vehicle/lift (preferred)

✅Requirements

To demonstrate commitment to working in education, applicants must hold or be willing to apply for:

Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration Be aged 18 or over An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service Level 2 Safeguarding training A minimum of two professional references covering 24 months of employment Teaching Personnel can assist with you obtaining all of the above

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive rates of daily pay Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant all through your placements Free access to a wide range of online training and discounted CPD Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles within local partner schools

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to take your first step into a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to find out more about this role and our other opportunities!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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