Behaviour Mentor — Empower Students & Build Resilience

Flourish Education; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £92.59–£100

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a Friend bonus

Consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor for a welcoming secondary school in Bromsgrove. You will support students with behavioural, SEMH, and emotional needs, using restorative approaches to improve engagement and resilience.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group sessions, collaboration with tutors and pastoral teams, and delivering planned activities to foster emotional regulation and positive relationships. DBS checks are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a Behaviour Mentor, Behaviour Support, Pastoral Support or Teaching Assistant role.
• A minimum of four GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience supporting students with behavioural difficulties, SEMH needs or challenging circumstances.
• Strong communication, active listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and establish trust with young people.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Confidence managing challenging situations while remaining calm and professional.
• A good understanding of emotional regulation, positive behaviour strategies and restorative practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one mentoring and emotional regulation sessions, supporting students to understand and manage their behaviour.
• Develop, implement and review individual behaviour plans and risk assessments in line with students' individual needs.
• Monitor, record and evaluate students' behavioural and emotional progress, using information to assess the impact of interventions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to provide consistent behavioural support.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, using restorative and reflective practices to encourage positive choices.
• Promote inclusion, self-esteem, resilience and independence, supporting students in lessons and during social interactions.
• Plan and facilitate structured activities, including games, circle time and anger management groups.
• Support students returning to school following exclusions or periods of absence, helping them reintegrate successfully into the school environment.
• Encourage positive relationships between students and staff, promoting engagement and participation in school life.

Skills

Behaviour mentoring

Communication skills

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSEs or equivalents

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor for a welcoming secondary school in Bromsgrove. You will support students with behavioural, SEMH, and emotional needs, using restorative approaches to improve engagement and resilience.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group sessions, collaboration with tutors and pastoral teams, and delivering planned activities to foster emotional regulation and positive relationships. DBS checks are expected.