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About The Role
The Education Network Birmingham seeks a Behaviour Mentor for a full-time post in South Birmingham. This Behaviour Mentor role involves delivering dedicated 1-2-1 support to a Key Stage 3 boy within a specialist SEMH setting. Working throughout the school day, the successful candidate will help the pupil engage in lessons, manage difficult situations and build confidence. Patience, consistency and composure under pressure are essential, alongside prior experience of SEMH or challenging behaviour. The position offers £90 to £110 per day and suits someone skilled at forming positive relationships with young people and removing obstacles to learning.
Behaviour Mentor – 1-2-1 Support
Specialist SEMH School – South Birmingham
A specialist SEMH school in South Birmingham is seeking a resilient and experienced Behaviour Mentor to provide dedicated 1-2-1 support to a Key Stage 3 boy.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can build positive relationships with young people, understand the challenges behind behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with the student throughout the school day, supporting his engagement in lessons, managing challenging situations and helping him develop the confidence and strategies needed to make progress. Consistency, patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure will be essential.
Previous experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour or within an Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist SEND setting is highly desirable. Applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Behaviour Mentors are welcome.
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Job Role
- Provide dedicated 1-2-1 support to a Key Stage 3 student
- Build a positive, trusting and consistent relationship
- Support engagement with lessons and classroom activities
- Manage challenging behaviour calmly and confidently
- Help the student develop emotional regulation strategies
- Establish clear boundaries, routines and expectations
- Encourage positive choices, independence and personal development
- Support the student during transitions and less structured parts of the day
- Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team
- Contribute to a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs for a minimum of 6 months
- Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
- Confidence managing difficult situations while maintaining professional boundaries
- A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed
In return, you will enjoy:
- A rewarding 1-2-1 Behaviour Mentor role
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's education
- Experience within a specialist SEMH setting
- Support from experienced teaching and pastoral professionals
- The opportunity to develop your behaviour support skills
- Ongoing support from The Education Network
If you have experience supporting young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour and are looking for a rewarding Behaviour Mentor opportunity in South Birmingham, please Apply Now or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham.
Not the role for you? Ask about our other Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant and SEMH opportunities across Birmingham and the West Midlands — or refer a candidate and ask about our excellent referral scheme.
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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.
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