Graduate Behaviour Mentor / Academic Mentor

KPI Recruiting Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Professional development

Rewarding role making a difference

Job summary

KPI Education is seeking a compassionate Graduate Behaviour Mentor to support students with SEN and SEMH at a Specialist PRU in St Helens. This part-time, long-term opportunity runs three days per week and offers a pro rata salary of £26,000–£28,000.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group academic and behavioural support, focusing on English and Maths, build relationships, and work with teachers to implement support plans in a safe, structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Passion for SEN and SEMH and supporting vulnerable young people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and positively.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic and behavioural support to students with SEN/SEMH.
• Deliver targeted academic interventions in English and Maths.
• Develop positive relationships to boost engagement and confidence.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Work with teachers and pastoral teams on individual support plans.
• Create a safe, structured learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Empathy

Patience

Proactive approach

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Sports Coaching

Job description

Graduate Behaviour Mentor / Academic Mentor

Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (pro rata)
Working Days: 3 Days per Week
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Part-Time, Long-Term Opportunity
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and Access to a Vehicle

Behaviour Mentor / Academic Mentor - Specialist Alternative Provision

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour?

KPI Education is recruiting a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor / Academic Mentor to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in St Helens, working three days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Behaviour Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or enthusiastic graduate looking for a rewarding part-time position within alternative education.

The provision supports young people who have struggled within mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional or additional learning needs. We are seeking someone who can build positive relationships, inspire confidence and help students re-engage with education.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor / Academic Mentor, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic and behavioural support to students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support young people who have experienced exclusion, disrupted education or challenging circumstances.
• Deliver targeted academic interventions, particularly in English and Maths.
• Develop positive relationships to improve engagement, confidence and attitudes towards learning.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans.
• Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate resilience, empathy and a genuine commitment to alternative education.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A genuine passion for SEN, SEMH and supporting vulnerable young people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour calmly and positively.Patience, adaptability and a proactive approach.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a PRU, alternative provision, SEN school or mainstream education.
• Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or Learning Mentor.
• A degree in Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sports Coaching or a related subject.
• Knowledge of ADHD, autism, trauma-informed practice or positive behaviour strategies.

What's on Offer?

• £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience.
• Flexible part-time opportunity working three days per week.
• Experience within a specialist alternative education setting.
• Valuable professional development for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists and SEN specialists.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.