Trainee Behaviour Mentor – Seaford

Trainee Positive Behaviour Mentor – Seaford 

Start Your Career Supporting Children with SEND

£90-£100 per day (dependent on experience) | September 2026 start

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Looking to begin a rewarding career in SEND education?

We are recruiting Trainee Positive Behaviour Mentors to support our partner SEND schools across East Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are eager to develop their skills while supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Hearing Impairments, and other complex learning needs.

Every day is different, but every day gives you the opportunity to positively influence a child’s confidence, education and future.

Whether you’re looking for a career change, have experience supporting vulnerable people, or are a recent graduate, we’d love to hear from you. No previous school experience is required – full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

This role provides valuable classroom experience for anyone considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, social work or therapy.

We are working with a number of specialist SEND schools across the Seaford area for September 2026. During your initial conversation, your dedicated Engage consultant will discuss your preferred school settings, age groups and locations to help find the right role for you. Many of our placements lead to permanent or temp-to-perm opportunities for successful candidates.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, including:

• Youth Work
• Support Work
• Residential Care
• Police or Emergency Services
• Mental Health Support
• Coaching or Mentoring
• Lived or personal experience supporting someone with SEND

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or Trauma-informed practice and attachment needs is beneficial but not essential. What matters most is that you are:

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Resilient, patient and empathetic
• Confident building positive relationships
• Calm under pressure and able to think on your feet
• Keen to learn and develop professionally

It’s also an ideal opportunity for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work or wider SEND education.. Psychology graduates, as well as graduates in Education, Criminology, Sociology and Sports Coaching, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Your Role

As a Trainee Positive Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Support children from Reception through to Key Stage 4
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence and engagement
• Help pupils regulate their emotions and de-escalate challenging situations
• Promote positive behaviour and support effective behaviour management strategies
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment
• Encourage participation in lessons while minimising disruption
• Provide regular feedback to teaching staff and parents where appropriate

Working Hours:

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Term-time only

Why Join Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we believe in supporting both our schools and our staff.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay comparable to permanent employees.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement and career journey.
• Access to a wide range of free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training delivered by experienced education leaders.
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and progress into long-term or permanent roles.
• Our Refer a Friend Scheme – earn a £50 Amazon voucher when someone you refer works five days. There’s no limit to the number of referrals, and friends can be referred from both the UK and overseas.

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below – or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened – you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!