Behaviour Mentor/ Youth Worker

Connex Education Partnership; Walsall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Walsall is seeking a Behaviour Mentor / Youth Worker to support students in SEMH settings. You will work in schools across the Walsall area, providing daily guidance, calm supervision and positive role modelling to young people.

Ideal candidates will be resilient, patient and able to build strong relationships, with experience in education, care or youth work. Roles can be full-time or part-time with weekly pay and ongoing long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work or support settings.
• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Sports Coach or similar would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Working with students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams.
• Providing consistent, calm and positive support throughout the school day.

Skills

Resilience

Patience

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

Behaviour Mentor / Youth Worker – Walsall

Pay: £92.56–£105 per day
Location: Walsall
Job Type: Full-time & part-time
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Are you a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role working with young people?

We are currently recruiting for Behaviour Mentors and Youth Workers to support students across SEMH settings in the Walsall area.

The role:

• Supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Working with students who may display challenging behaviour

• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people

• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement

• Helping students overcome barriers to learning

• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams

• Providing consistent, calm and positive support throughout the school day

We are looking for someone who is:

• Resilient, patient and confident managing challenging behaviour

• Passionate about supporting young people

• Able to build strong relationships with students

• Calm and consistent in their approach

• Experienced working with children or young people in education, care, youth work or support settings

Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Sports Coach or similar would be beneficial.

Why apply?

• £92.56–£105 per day

• Full-time and part-time opportunities

• Long-term and ongoing roles available

• Opportunities across Walsall and surrounding areas

• Weekly pay

• Dedicated recruitment support

• Opportunities to gain further experience within education and SEMH settings

Not quite the right role?

We have a range of other education and SEN opportunities available across Walsall and the wider West Midlands, including Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Behaviour Mentor and Youth Worker positions. If this role isn’t the right fit, get in touch and we can discuss other vacancies that may suit your experience.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.