Behaviour Mentor - SEMH school

PK Education Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 4,600 - 5,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

24/7 support from educationConsultants

Competitive weekly pay £100–£120 (AWR)

Job summary

PK Education Limited in Bradford is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with SEMH needs in specialist provisions and mainstream schools. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, helping pupils regulate behaviour and stay engaged in learning, and mentoring as a positive role model.

Applicants may come from ex-military, youth services, sports coaching or related structured backgrounds. Training is provided, and the position offers competitive weekly pay and on-going support from

Qualifications

• Calm and confident in challenging situations.
• Strong communicators with good relationship-building skills.
• Able to maintain boundaries and structure.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.
• Resilient and patient.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Working on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
• Assisting pupils to regulate behaviour and remain engaged in learning
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Supporting teaching staff in managing behaviour within the classroom
• Helping pupils develop social skills, confidence and resilience

Skills

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Mentoring

Job description

Behaviour Mentor – SEMH School

Bradford

Full time – Temp to perm

PK Education are currently recruiting Behaviour Mentors and SEMH Support Staff to work within specialist provisions and mainstream schools supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour, where demand for behaviour support staff continues to grow.

These roles are ideal for individuals who have experience working in structured, disciplined or behaviour-focused environments and are looking to transfer their skills into education to positively impact young people’s lives.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Ex-Military / Armed Forces
• Ex-Police Officers
• Probation Officers
• Youth Justice Workers
• Prison Officers
• Youth Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Residential Support Workers
• Psychology or Criminology Graduates

Many of the pupils you will support require strong role models who can provide structure, consistency and positive behaviour support.

Your ability to build trust, maintain boundaries and de-escalate challenging situations will make a real difference in helping young people engage with education.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Working on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
• Assisting pupils to regulate behaviour and remain engaged in learning
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Supporting teaching staff in managing behaviour within the classroom
• Helping pupils develop social skills, confidence and resilience

The Ideal Candidate

You may already have experience working with young people, or you may come from a structured professional background where behaviour management, resilience and leadership were key parts of your role.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Calm and confident in challenging situations
• Strong communicators with good relationship-building skills
• Able to maintain boundaries and structure
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• Resilient and patient

• Competitive rates of £100 - £120 pay per week (AWR Compliant)
• On the job training provided by the school
• 24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants

We pride ourselves on intelligently matching our supply and permanent candidates to schools, ensuring that the opportunities stretch and fulfil career ambitions. This is a promise that we have been delivering since 2005, with our simple, honest approach: offering our candidates highly competitive rates of pay with no hassle. We are committed to get it right. First time. Our mission is simple. To Inspire Potential. In our team. In our candidates. In every child.

PK education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times