Behaviour Mentor

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist setting experience

Career development

Impactful role

Job summary

KPI Education is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist PRU in St Helens for 3 days per week. This role supports students with SEN/SEMH needs, focusing on re-engagement with education and positive behaviour strategies.

Applicants should have resilience, empathy and excellent communication skills. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to alternative education and SEN/SEMH needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Experience or passion in supporting SEHM/behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic and behavioural support to students with SEN/SEMH.
• Support students who have faced exclusion or challenging circumstances.
• Deliver targeted interventions in English and Maths.
• Develop relationships to boost engagement and confidence.
• Support emotional regulation and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams on support plans.
• Create a safe and structured learning environment.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Education

Degree in Psychology or Education

Job description

Graduate Behaviour Mentor

Location: St Helens
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term opportunity, 3 days per week
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and Access to a Vehicle

Behaviour Mentor – Specialist Alternative Provision

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour?

KPI Education is recruiting a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in St Helens for 3 days per week.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Behaviour Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or enthusiastic graduate who is passionate about alternative education and making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

The provision supports students who have struggled within mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional or additional learning needs. We are seeking someone who can build positive relationships, inspire confidence and help students re-engage with education.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic and behavioural support to students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support young people who have experienced exclusion, disrupted education or challenging circumstances.
• Deliver targeted academic interventions, particularly in English and Maths.
• Develop positive relationships to improve engagement, confidence and attitudes towards learning.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans.
• Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate resilience, empathy and a genuine commitment to alternative education.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A genuine passion for SEN, SEMH and supporting vulnerable young people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour calmly and positively.
• Patience, adaptability and a proactive approach.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within a PRU, alternative provision, SEN school or mainstream education.
• Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or Learning Mentor.
• A degree in Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sports Coaching or a related subject.
• Knowledge of ADHD, autism, trauma-informed practice or positive behaviour strategies.

What's on Offer?

• £360 - £400 per week for 3 days per week
• Opportunity to work within a specialist alternative education setting.
• Valuable experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists and SEN professionals.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives.

KPI Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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