Behaviour Mentor – Alternative Provision – South Birmingham - ASAP Start
This excellent alternative provision in South Birmingham is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their team to work with students who have been excluded from mainstream education. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students who require additional guidance to engage positively with education and develop the skills needed for success. Many of the students have SEMH needs.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide structured 1-2-1 and small group support, helping students manage their behaviour, regulate emotions and build confidence. You will also support enrichment lessons, encourage participation and promote positive experiences beyond the core curriculum. You will be joining a dynamic team of behaviour mentors and teaches who are committed to ensuring that every child receives an outstanding education. Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential. Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, RSW or youth worker is desirable.

The Role:

• Providing 1-2-1 mentoring support for students with behavioural needs
• Delivering small group interventions focused on behaviour and engagement
• Supporting students to develop emotional regulation and social skills
• Assisting in enrichment lessons and wider school activities
• Promoting positive behaviour strategies and consistent routines
• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with young people with behavioural or SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships with students
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills

What the School Offers:

• A supportive leadership team
• Small group settings with strong staff support
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives
• A collaborative and committed staff team
• Ongoing support and professional development

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 Teaching Assistant and SEND support 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.