Behaviour Mentor – Secondary Alternative Provision – South Birmingham – ASAP Start
A specialist secondary setting in the South Birmingham area is seeking an experienced and resilient Behaviour Mentor to support Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students with SEMH needs. This is an ASAP start and a fantastic opportunity for a Behaviour Mentor who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education and develop positive behaviours for learning.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who may present challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, or disengagement from learning. You will provide consistent support throughout the school day, helping pupils remain in class, manage behaviour, and build positive relationships with staff and peers.
Job Role:
1. Supporting KS3 and KS4 students with SEMH needs
2. Providing 1-2-1 and small-group behaviour support
3. Implementing behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
4. Supporting students to remain engaged in lessons
5. Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff
6. Monitoring behaviour and contributing to support plans
7. Acting as a positive role model throughout the school day
You Will Need:
8. Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
9. Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
10. A calm, resilient and consistent approach
11. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
12. Enhanced DBS on the update service or dated within the year
13. Ability to start ASAP
In Return You Will Receive:
14. A supportive leadership and pastoral team
15. A structured environment with clear behaviour systems
16. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference quickly
17. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
18. Competitive rates of pay
If you are interested in this Behaviour Mentor opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham.
Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Behaviour Mentor vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent 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.