Behaviour Mentor

Wmjobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing network

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Inspire Education Trust’s Hearsall School in Coventry is seeking two Behaviour Mentors to support pupils with SEMH needs and promote positive behaviour and inclusion. You will work under the Pastoral Lead, SLT and SENDCO to help pupils develop resilience, engage in learning and reach their potential.

We require KS2 teaching ability, willingness to support Adaptive Provisions, and a commitment to safeguarding. A DBS check and safeguarding training are expected.

Qualifications

• KS2 teaching ability and willingness to support Adaptive Provisions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and promote positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with Pastoral Lead, SLT and SENDCO to improve engagement and outcomes.
• Work with families to support learning and behavioural goals.
• Assist with safeguarding training and adherence to policies.

Skills

KS2 teaching ability

Adaptive Provisions

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Employment Status

Permanent, 37 hours per week, TTO plus 5 days

Actual Salary

Grade 3 £22,314 - £23,393

Required

As soon as possible

Location

Coventry

About the role

We are seeking to appoint 2 enthusiastic, highly motivated Behaviour Mentors who are committed to improving behavioural outcomes for all pupils. Working under the guidance of the Pastoral Lead, Senior Leadership Team and SENDCO, the Behaviour Mentor will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and engagement across the school.

The Behaviour Mentor will provide targeted support to help pupils develop positive behaviour, overcome barriers to learning, and make positive choices. They will work closely with pupils and their families to promote engagement, improve outcomes, and enable pupils to reach their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent teaching ability KS2 Is prepared to support in Adaptive Provisions.
• Embraces the vision "Together we achieve, individually we grow" and devotedly helps all students achieve this

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

About us

Hearsall is a thriving, diverse school in a fantastic Edwardian building, which has been serving the local community for over 100 years. We are proud of our warm and nurturing environment which is full of enthusiastic children and staff who are committed to supporting children to achieve their best.

Community is at the heart of everything we do and we work closely with our community of parents, carers, governors and extended families who provide invaluable support for the school including events and fundraising.

At Hearsall we are passionate about creating a learning environment and ethos which engages and motivates our learners to work hard and flourish. We want to develop children’s skills of independence, resilience, collaboration and respect to prepare them with life skills for the future. Our theme curriculum is carefully designed to inspire children and ensure they love learning with enriching and creative experiences.

We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, and putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

Closing date

9am Monday 12th October 2026

Interview date

Monday 19th October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The role of Behaviour Mentor will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.