Inclusion Mentor

Long Term Futures; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD opportunities

Consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Long Term Futures in Birmingham is seeking an Inclusion Mentor to support pupils who are disengaged from mainstream education. Start ASAP on a full-time, long-term temp-to-perm contract for the full academic year, with a daily rate of £100–£115.

You will work with pastoral and safeguarding teams to help pupils reintegrate and engage in lessons. The role requires patience, calmness under pressure, and a genuine commitment to improving young people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged pupils in a school, alternative provision, youth work, or similar setting.
• Able to support pupils with behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health needs.
• Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Maintain professional boundaries and consistent practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils at risk of exclusion or disengagement.
• Support pupils in the inclusion unit and reintegrate into mainstream lessons.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining boundaries and high expectations.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, and coping strategies.
• Use restorative approaches and behaviour management to de-escalate situations.
• Monitor pupil progress, behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, and provide feedback to staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies to support positive outcomes.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Skills

Behaviour support

Communication

Patience

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Inclusion Mentor

Birmingham
£100-£115 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term temp-to-perm (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated and resilient Inclusion Mentor to join a welcoming secondary school in Birmingham. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who are struggling to engage within mainstream education, helping them overcome barriers to learning and successfully reintegrate into the classroom.

Working closely with the school's pastoral, inclusion, and safeguarding teams, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom. This position is ideal for someone who is patient, calm under pressure, and passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

About the Role

Working alongside teaching staff, pastoral leaders, and senior leadership, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils at risk of exclusion or disengagement
• Supporting pupils in the school's inclusion unit and helping them successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons
• Building positive, trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations
• Supporting pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive coping strategies
• Using restorative approaches and behaviour management techniques to de-escalate challenging situations
• Monitoring pupil progress, behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing, providing regular feedback to relevant staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support positive outcomes
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all pupils

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils in a school, alternative provision, youth work, or similar setting
• Confident supporting young people with behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health needs
• Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to establish trust while maintaining professionalism, consistency, and appropriate boundaries
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to helping pupils achieve positive outcomes
• Passionate about supporting young people to re-engage with education

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term opportunities offering stability and the chance to make a genuine impact
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school
• Weekly pay through a straightforward digital system
• Free CPD opportunities, including Behaviour Management, Restorative Practice, Safeguarding, SEMH, and Positive Handling
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.