Behaviour mentor

Flourish Education; Larkhill; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Daily rate £92.59–£100

Holiday pay 12.07%

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend bonus

Consultant support

Descripción de la vacante

Flourish Education is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor for a secondary school in Kidderminster. You will provide tailored support to students needing guidance with behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development, working with teachers and the pastoral team to ensure consistent support throughout the day.

The role involves delivering individual mentoring and small-group interventions, developing behaviour plans, and helping students regain engagement after absences.

Formación

• Experience working with children or young people in a secondary school or similar setting.
• GCSEs: minimum of four.
• Understanding of behavioural needs and SEMH.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Calm, patient and approachable when handling challenging behaviour.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver individual mentoring sessions and small-group interventions to support students with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Help students recognise triggers, understand their reactions and develop appropriate ways to manage difficult emotions.
• Create and review personalised behaviour support plans and risk assessments to meet individual student requirements.
• Keep accurate records of student behaviour, engagement and progress, identifying areas where further support may be needed.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral staff, parents and external professionals to ensure a joined-up approach to student support.
• Use positive reinforcement, restorative conversations and reflective activities to encourage improved behaviour.
• Organise and lead activities that develop teamwork, communication, confidence and social skills.
• Provide additional support to students who are finding classroom situations or social interactions difficult.
• Help students return to lessons and settle back into school following periods of absence or exclusion.
• Encourage independence, emotional resilience and positive relationships across the school.

Conocimientos

Experience with students

Pastoral experience

Communication skills

Calm and patient

Emotional regulation support

Independent & collaborative

DBS check

Educación

GCSEs or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Flourish Education are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor to join a secondary school in Kidderminster. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to young people's lives, providing tailored support to students who need additional guidance with their behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development.

The school is committed to helping every student overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. With a focus on positive behaviour, inclusion and personal development, the successful candidate will play an important role in helping students feel supported, understood and confident within the school environment.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work with students on an individual basis and in small groups, providing practical strategies to help them manage their emotions, make positive decisions and improve their engagement with education. You will also work alongside teachers and the wider pastoral team to ensure students receive consistent support throughout the school day.

This Behaviour Mentor opportunity would be particularly suited to someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships with young people and has the confidence to support students through challenging situations. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to students' experiences of school, helping them develop the skills and confidence to move forward positively.

Job Role

• Deliver individual mentoring sessions and small-group interventions to support students with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Help students recognise their triggers, understand their reactions and develop appropriate ways to manage difficult emotions.
• Create and review personalised behaviour support plans and risk assessments to meet individual student requirements.
• Keep accurate records of student behaviour, engagement and progress, identifying areas where further support may be needed.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral staff, parents and external professionals to ensure a joined-up approach to student support.
• Use positive reinforcement, restorative conversations and reflective activities to encourage improved behaviour.
• Organise and lead activities that develop teamwork, communication, confidence and social skills.
• Provide additional support to students who are finding classroom situations or social interactions difficult.
• Help students return to lessons and settle back into school following periods of absence or exclusion.
• Encourage independence, emotional resilience and positive relationships across the school.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience working with children or young people in a secondary school, alternative provision or similar educational setting.
• Previous experience in a Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Support, Behaviour Support or Teaching Assistant position.
• A minimum of four GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Understanding of behavioural needs, SEMH and the challenges that can affect young people's engagement in education.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to build rapport with students from different backgrounds.
• A calm, patient and approachable manner, particularly when dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Confidence supporting students with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Ability to work independently when mentoring students and collaboratively as part of a wider school team.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one.

Our Promise To You!

We promise that we will never pressure you into working and will only offer you work where and when you want it, allowing you to fit work around your other commitments and maintain an excellent work-life balance.

Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100 per day, dependent on experience.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in.
• Pension contributions.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Location

This Behaviour Mentor position is based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, and is conveniently located for candidates travelling from Stourport-on-Severn, Bewdley, Stourbridge, Hagley, Blakedown, Cookley, Wolverley, Hartlebury and surrounding areas. The location offers access to a range of local transport links, making it a suitable opportunity for candidates living across the Wyre Forest district and neighbouring areas.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.