Role: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Haywards Heath and the local area
Salary: £14.25-£15.50 per hour
Hours: 8:30–3:30, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Supply Desk is working with schools in Haywards Heath and the surrounding area to provide additional behaviour and pastoral support for children who need extra help with their social, emotional or behavioural development. We are looking for individuals with experience supporting young people, either in education or through other relevant roles, who are passionate about helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

We offer a range of opportunities, from shorter placements to longer‑term roles providing consistent behaviour support.

We welcome applicants from backgrounds such as:

• Sports coaching
• Youth work
• Mental health support
• Support work
• Foster care
• Mentoring roles
• Scouts/Guides leadership or similar experience

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to help them regulate emotions and develop positive behaviour strategies
• Use calm and effective de‑escalation techniques when supporting challenging behaviours
• Help pupils stay engaged with their learning
• Build positive, trusting relationships that support pupils’ confidence and emotional development
• Take part in activities such as sensory breaks, outdoor learning or structured movement sessions when required
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to ensure consistent support is in place

Professional Development
Supply Desk offers access to an extensive CPD training hub, including courses on:

• Trauma‑informed practice
• Behaviour management and de‑escalation
• SEN
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Safeguarding
  …and more, ensuring you feel confident and supported in your role.

If you have experience working with children with behavioural needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH or pupils who benefit from additional emotional or behavioural support, we would love to hear from you.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference within schools in Haywards Heath and the local area, please apply now. Short‑listed candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.

Please apply today. Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.