Behaviour Mentor - Alternative Provision - Gloucestershire

Academics Ltd; Painswick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd are recruiting Behaviour Mentors to support pupils in Gloucestershire's Alternative Provision settings. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them re-engage with education.

Ideal candidates include Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers or graduates in Psychology, with patience and calm communication. The role offers flexible supply with potential long-term or permanent opportunities, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience as Behaviour Mentor, TA, Learning Support or Youth Worker preferred.
• Graduates in Educational Psychology or Mental Health encouraged.
• Patience, resilience and strong communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Support emotional regulation and self-esteem.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Help develop social skills and independence.
• Support engagement with lessons and activities.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Create a safe, structured learning environment.

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Alternative Provision - Gloucestershire

Are you passionate about supporting young people with challenging behaviour and helping them overcome barriers to education? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity within Alternative Provision?

Academics Ltd are currently recruiting dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentors to work within Alternative Provision settings across Gloucestershire. We are looking for individuals who can build positive relationships with young people, provide consistent support and help pupils re-engage with education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Behaviour Mentors, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers, Support Workers and Psychology Graduates who are passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students who may have struggled in mainstream education.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, self-esteem and confidence.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and encourage positive choices.
• Help students develop social skills, resilience and independence.
• Support pupils to engage with lessons, activities and learning opportunities.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to support individual needs.
• Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience working as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker or in a similar support-based role. Graduates with backgrounds or interests in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology and Mental Health are also encouraged to apply.

Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, additional learning needs or disrupted education is highly desirable. Candidates must be patient, resilient and confident building relationships with pupils who may present with challenging behaviours. A calm approach, strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed are essential.

Working within Alternative Provision offers the opportunity to make a real difference to young people who need additional support to access education. You will gain valuable experience supporting behaviour, emotional development and re-engagement with learning, with opportunities for flexible supply and longer-term placements.

Key Information:

• TITLE: Behaviour Mentor
• AREA: Gloucestershire
• HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• PAY: £90-£105 per day (depending on experience)
• START DATE: ASAP
• SETTING: Alternative Provision
• CONTRACT: Flexible Supply / Potential Long-Term or Permanent Opportunities

If you are resilient, empathetic and passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential, we would love to hear from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy