Location: Basildon SS13
Contract: Full-time, term-time (08:30 – 15:30, Monday–Friday)
Rate: £90 – £120 per day (PAYE DOE)
Start: ASAP (May / June 2025)

The role

An Ofsted-rated Good primary school with a dedicated Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) unit is seeking an inspiring Behaviour Mentor to join their vibrant inclusion team. You’ll work 1:1 and in small groups, guiding pupils (aged 5-11) who present challenging behaviour linked to SEMH needs, helping them re-engage with learning and develop positive coping strategies.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Coach & mentor pupils using restorative approaches, Zones of Regulation and positive reinforcement.
• Co-plan interventions with the SENCo and class teachers; track and celebrate progress.
• De-escalate incidents calmly, following school behaviour and safeguarding policies.
• Model emotional literacy and resilience, acting as a trusted adult for children in crisis.
• Liaise with parents, external agencies and the pastoral team to ensure wrap-around support.

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• Proven experience supporting children with SEMH / challenging behaviour (school, youth work, PRU, residential care, sports coaching or similar).
• A genuine passion for inclusion and turning “can’t” into “can”.
• Restraint/positive handling or Team-Teach training (or willingness to undertake).
• Up-to-date Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or happy to apply).
• Excellent communication, bucket-loads of patience and a sense of humour!

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.

The Legal Bit

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