Behaviour mentor

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

£92.59 to £100 per day (dependent on经验

Holiday Pay - 12.07% of day rate

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training

Refer a Friend bonus

Consultant support

Descripción de la vacante

Flourish Education are seeking a committed Behaviour Mentor to work in a secondary school in Stourbridge. You will provide targeted one-to-one and small-group mentoring to students with behavioural or emotional difficulties, helping them regulate emotions and develop practical strategies to engage with learning.

The role involves liaising with staff, parents and external professionals, maintaining behaviour plans, and delivering restorative approaches to build confidence and independence in

Formación

• Previous experience working with young people in a school or similar educational environment.
• Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Behaviour Support Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker or Teaching Assistant.
• A minimum of four GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Understanding of SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties and the challenges that can affect students' learning.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen and respond effectively to young people's needs.
• A supportive and non-judgemental approach, with the ability to establish positive professional relationships.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and supporting students during difficult situations.
• Knowledge of emotional regulation and restorative behaviour management approaches.
• Ability to work proactively and contribute positively to a wider school team.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsabilidades

• Provide tailored one-to-one support and small-group mentoring for students experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
• Help young people identify behavioural triggers and develop practical techniques to manage their emotions.
• Prepare, maintain and review individual behaviour plans and risk assessments.
• Observe and document student behaviour, engagement and progress, ensuring interventions are regularly reviewed.
• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external professionals to support students effectively.
• Use restorative approaches and positive behaviour strategies to encourage reflection and personal responsibility.
• Deliver group sessions and activities focused on communication, teamwork, anger management and social development.
• Support students who experience difficulties accessing lessons or building positive relationships with their peers.
• Assist with successful transitions back into the classroom following exclusions or extended periods of absence.
• Encourage students to develop greater self-awareness, confidence, resilience and independence.

Conocimientos

Experience with young people

Behaviour Mentor experience

Excellent communication

Managing challenging behaviour

Restorative approaches

Educación

GCSEs or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Flourish Education are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor to work within a secondary school in Stourbridge. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact on young people who may need extra support with their behaviour, emotional wellbeing and relationships with others.

The school aims to create an environment where all students feel valued, supported and able to succeed. The successful candidate will become an important part of the school's pastoral provision, helping students overcome personal challenges, develop positive habits and build the confidence to engage with their learning.

In this Behaviour Mentor position, you will provide targeted support to students who may struggle with emotional regulation, social situations or maintaining positive behaviour in school. You will use a range of mentoring techniques and structured interventions to help students recognise their strengths, understand their actions and make more positive choices. Working alongside teaching and pastoral staff, you will help create a consistent approach to supporting individual students.

The ideal Behaviour Mentor will be approachable, understanding and confident when working with young people who may display challenging behaviour. This role would suit someone who is passionate about inclusion and enjoys helping students develop the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Job Role

• Provide tailored one-to-one support and small-group mentoring for students experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.

• Help young people identify behavioural triggers and develop practical techniques to manage their emotions.

• Prepare, maintain and review individual behaviour plans and risk assessments.

• Observe and document student behaviour, engagement and progress, ensuring interventions are regularly reviewed.

• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external professionals to support students effectively.

• Use restorative approaches and positive behaviour strategies to encourage reflection and personal responsibility.

• Deliver group sessions and activities focused on communication, teamwork, anger management and social development.

• Support students who experience difficulties accessing lessons or building positive relationships with their peers.

• Assist with successful transitions back into the classroom following exclusions or extended periods of absence.

• Encourage students to develop greater self-awareness, confidence, resilience and independence.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working with young people in a school or similar educational environment.

• Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Behaviour Support Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker or Teaching Assistant.

• A minimum of four GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

• Understanding of SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties and the challenges that can affect students' learning.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen and respond effectively to young people's needs.

• A supportive and non-judgemental approach, with the ability to establish positive professional relationships.

• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and supporting students during difficult situations.

• Knowledge of emotional regulation and restorative behaviour management approaches.

• Ability to work proactively and contribute positively to 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 vacancy is based in Stourbridge, West Midlands, with convenient commuting options for candidates living in Dudley, Halesowen, Brierley Hill, Kingswinford, Wordsley, Cradley Heath, Oldswinford, Hagley and surrounding areas. The area benefits from good transport connections, making this an accessible opportunity for candidates across the wider Black Country and surrounding communities.

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.