Behaviour Mentor

Balfor Recruitment; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Behaviour Mentor for an amazing special needs school in Erdington, Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH and demonstrate patience in supporting students with challenging behaviour. Responsibilities include assisting teachers and providing direct support. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEMH.
• Possess prior experience collaborating within the SEMH/challenging behaviours.
• Exhibit flexibility, proactivity, and patience.
• Show nurturing and compassionate qualities in their approach.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with material preparation for lessons.
• Assist with displays and provide direct student support.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEMH

Team communication

Flexibility and proactivity

Patience and nurturing qualities

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Tools

PECS and Makaton training

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Location: Erdington, Birmingham

Duration: Full time, ongoing

Salary: £90 – £105 per day

The School/role:

An amazing special needs school in Erdington is currently looking for a full‑time Behaviour Mentor. The school is a Pupil Referral Unit where students need additional support with studies due to challenging behaviour. The school's main focus is to ensure that pupils are able to transition to the next stage of their education or training successfully.

The successful person would need to have experience working with SEMH, experience as a Behaviour Mentor, foster carer/children’s residential care worker, etc. The students within this setting require someone who is patient and supportive with firm boundaries.

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000.

This will include supporting teachers with material preparation for lessons, assisting with displays, and providing direct 1:1 or small‑group student support.

The ideal candidate for a Behaviour Mentor role should:

• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEMH
• Possess prior experience collaborating within the SEMH/challenging behaviours
• Exhibit flexibility, proactivity, and patience
• Show nurturing and compassionate qualities in their approach
• Communicate effectively within a team

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEMH Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent school‑based referencesi
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service