East Sussex County Council
Behaviour Mentor (Saxon Mount School)
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Behaviour Mentor (Saxon Mount School)
Hours of work: 32.5 Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Noon Monday 13 July 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN38 8HH
Phone: 01424 428228 Email: saxonoffice@tasmat.org.uk [saxonoffice@tasmat.org.uk] Website: www.torfield-saxonmount.com [www.torfield-saxonmount.com]
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
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We are a special school for pupils with Autism, Communication and Associated Learning Difficulties. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative Behaviour Support Worker to join our staff team. The successful candidate will support pupils to manage their emotions using personalised strategies, enabling them to regulate and return to learning. This role includes working in the Nurture Provision and across the school site.
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting pupils within the Blue Room and across the wider school
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Responding to behaviour incidents and supporting emotional regulation
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Supporting pupils during break and lunchtime
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Implementing behaviour plans under guidance of the Behaviour Lead
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Supporting detentions and targeted interventions
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Recording safeguarding concerns using CPOMS
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Working closely with staff, families, and external agencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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Knowledge and understanding of young people with SEN, including Autism
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Experience supporting pupils requiring additional support and intervention
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Strong communication skills and calm, adaptable approach
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We welcome applications from individuals with relevant qualifications (Level 3 or above) and/or experience supporting pupils with SEND in schools or similar settings. Please email saxonoffice@tasmat.org.uk [saxonoffice@tasmat.org.uk] for an application pack.
Closing date for applications: Noon, 13th July 2026
Interviews to follow shortly afterwards.
Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record].
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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