Behaviour Mentor for At-Risk Teens (Education)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Balanced Working Hours

Temp-to-Perm Pathway

CPD & Safeguarding Training

Weekly PAYE

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Intervention Mentor to join an Alternative Provision in Blackpool. This role supports vulnerable learners in Key Stages 3 and 4, with SEMH needs, focusing on mentoring rather than traditional classroom delivery.

You will bring frontline experience from HM Prison Service, Youth Justice or related settings, use de-escalation and restorative approaches, and work with safeguarding teams to promote attendance and positive engagement.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate strong emotional resilience and empathy.
• Calm, non-confrontational communication style is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check and 10-year employment history with references are required.
• Experience in HM Prison Service, Youth Justice, or youth work is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring for disengaged students.
• Use proactive de-escalation and restorative practices to manage behaviour.
• Support literacy, numeracy and vocational pathways to promote attendance and engagement.
• Maintain safeguarding records and liaise with DSLs, social workers and parents.
• Offer classroom and break-time support to maintain a safe learning culture.

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Intervention Mentor to join an Alternative Provision in Blackpool. This role supports vulnerable learners in Key Stages 3 and 4, with SEMH needs, focusing on mentoring rather than traditional classroom delivery.

You will bring frontline experience from HM Prison Service, Youth Justice or related settings, use de-escalation and restorative approaches, and work with safeguarding teams to promote attendance and positive engagement.