Behavior Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in Walsall is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with behavioural and pastoral needs in a Good-rated secondary school. You will build trust, guide students to regulate behaviour, and promote inclusive learning within a supportive team.

The role involves mentoring individuals and small groups, collaborating with teachers and safeguarding colleagues to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school, education, youth work or pastoral setting.
• Calm, consistent and positive approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Ability to establish strong professional relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Resilience, patience and ability to remain composed in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with safeguarding teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group mentoring for students requiring behavioural or pastoral support.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students and acting as a consistent and positive role model.
• Supporting students to understand and manage their behaviour and make positive choices.
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation and social skills.
• Supporting students to re-engage with learning after behavioural incidents or periods of difficulty.
• Working alongside teaching and pastoral staff to implement individual behaviour and support strategies.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience in secondary education

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their potential? We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Walsall. The school is a Good-rated school, committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to succeed. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting students who may experience challenges with behaviour, engagement, attendance or emotional regulation.

The Role

• Providing one-to-one and small-group mentoring for students who require additional behavioural or pastoral support.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students and acting as a consistent and positive role model.
• Supporting students to understand and manage their behaviour and make positive choices.
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation and social skills.
• Supporting students to re-engage with learning following behavioural incidents or periods of difficulty.
• Working alongside teaching and pastoral staff to implement individual behaviour and support strategies.

About You

• Has experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school, education, youth work or pastoral setting.
• Has a calm, consistent and positive approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Can establish strong professional relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Is resilient, patient and able to remain composed in challenging situations.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider pastoral and safeguarding team.
• Is committed to inclusion and believes that every young person can make progress with the right support.
• Is organised, proactive and able to use initiative.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.