Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor require to provide 1-2-1 support for a Key Stage 3 student with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours. This vibrant alternative provision in south Birmingham is looking for a behaviour mentor to work closely with a student who has struggled to engage in lessons and has been permanently excluded from mainstream education.

As a behaviour mentor you will be responsible for managing behaviours, delivering interventions and mentoring the student. You will be working closely with the class teacher to ensure that the student is supported appropriately, understands the work provided, and is making the appropriate progress. This role requires strong communication and behaviour management skills. Previous experience supporting young people is essential to be considered for this behaviour mentor role. This role is an outstanding opportunity to make a real difference supporting young people who have faced academic and social barriers. 
 
Job Role:

• Managing classroom behaviours and helping young people to regulate behaviours.
• Acting as a positive role model and behaviour mentor for students, helping them to understand the impact that their actions have on other staff and students.
• Communicating effectively with students, staff and parents to identify the causes behind the challenging behaviours.
• Taking part in whole school activities, trips and reward days.
• Utilising a range of de-escalation techniques when required. Spotting triggers and helping students before they go into crisis.

In return you will:

• Receive excellent support from the pastoral lead and teaching staff.
• Access to outstanding CPD and training. Opportunities to develop your skills as a behaviour mentor.
• Excellent rates of pay and support from The Education Network.
• Working in an outstanding setting that values its staff.
• A long-term opportunity at the same school.

If you are interested in the Behaviour Mentor opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not what you are looking for? Contact the team to find out about our other Behaviour Mentor vacancies or refer a Behaviour Mentor or Teaching Assistant  and ask about our referral scheme.


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.