You've dealt with difficult situations. You've stayed calm when others couldn't. You've built trust with people during some of the toughest moments of their lives.

Now imagine using those same skills to help a young person turn their life around.

We're working with a specialist SEND school looking for Behaviour Support Mentors to support children and young people with complex needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Trauma and attachment difficulties
• Challenging behaviour
• Communication difficulties

This isn't your typical classroom role.

Some pupils may struggle to regulate their emotions. Some may have experienced significant challenges outside of school. Others simply need a trusted adult who won't give up on them.

That's where you come in.

Why ex-police officers are in demand

Many of our most successful Behaviour Mentors come from policing backgrounds.

Not because they're authority figures, but because they know how to:

✔ Stay calm under pressure

✔ Build relationships quickly

✔ De-escalate conflict

✔ Set clear boundaries

✔ Assess risk and keep people safe

✔ Remain patient when situations become challenging

Every day you'll be helping young people learn, grow and develop the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

What to expect

Let's be honest.

Some days will be challenging.

You may support pupils during emotional outbursts, behavioural incidents or moments of crisis.

You'll need resilience, consistency and a calm approach.

But you'll also experience the moments that make it all worthwhile.

The student who finally trusts an adult.

The pupil who manages a full day in class for the first time.

The breakthrough that staff and families have been waiting months to see.

Those wins matter.

The school offers

Specialist training and ongoing support

A welcoming and experienced leadership team

Career progression opportunities within SEND education

A role where you genuinely change lives

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience in:

• Police Service
• Armed Forces
• Prison Service
• Youth Offending Teams
• Security
• Residential Care
• Mental Health Support
• Community Outreach

No previous school experience is required.

What matters most is your ability to build relationships, stay calm under pressure and believe that every young person deserves someone in their corner.

Why Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

FREE access to our online CPD Academy

Specialist SEND training and development

Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey

Opportunities to progress into permanent school roles

This role won't be for everyone.

But if you're looking for meaningful work, real purpose and the chance to make a lasting difference, it could be exactly what you've been searching for.

Apply today to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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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