Job Description

Salary: £34,434- £36,363

Hours per week: 37 hours

Temporary/Fixed term: 22 months

Interview date: 5 June 2026

Our Behaviour Support Service are looking for a dedicated Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor to join them to help play a key role in supporting the inclusion students in secondary schools in Wiltshire.

We provide direct support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school.

As a Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor, you will provide direct support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions to encourage prosocial behaviours.

• Building effective relationships with schools and key agencies to coordinate support.

• Supporting pupils individually and in groups and contributing to reviews and service evaluations.

• Maintaining accurate records and engaging in ongoing training and team development.

• Upholding anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of your work.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working with young people, have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.

If you are dedicated to supporting schools, to enhance the educational experience for children, we would love to hear from you.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Teresa Mcllroy, Strategic Lead for Alternative Provision at Teresa.mcllroy@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Application criteria

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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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