Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor – Alternative Provision – Safeguarding
Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor with a strong background in behaviour management and safeguarding? Do you have the resilience, confidence and relationship-building skills needed to support young people who have faced barriers to education? This well-established Alternative Provision in East Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join its supportive team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who require additional support to engage with education. Many students have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviours or complex backgrounds, and the successful Behaviour Mentor will play a vital role in helping them achieve positive outcomes.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide both classroom and pastoral support, helping students to regulate their behaviour, engage in learning and develop the skills needed to succeed in school. You will work closely with teachers, senior leaders, safeguarding staff and external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need both academically and emotionally. The school offers a strong support network, excellent behaviour systems and a committed leadership team that values the contribution of its staff.

The Role:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours
• Providing mentoring and pastoral support on a 1-2-1 and small group basis
• De-escalating challenging situations and promoting positive behaviour
• Supporting students in lessons to improve engagement and achievement
• Working alongside teachers and support staff to implement behaviour strategies
• Monitoring attendance, behaviour and wellbeing
• Supporting safeguarding processes and reporting concerns appropriately
• Building positive relationships with students, families and external professionals

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker or similar
• A strong background in behaviour management
• An in-depth understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• A resilient, proactive and positive approach

In Return You Will Receive:

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
• The opportunity to work within a supportive Alternative Provision
• Excellent support from senior leaders and pastoral staff
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and welcoming team environment
• The chance to develop your skills in behaviour support and safeguarding
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience

If you are interested in this Behaviour Mentor opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral, SEMH and Alternative Provision vacancies across the West Midlands.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.