Primary Behaviour Mentor: Calm Classrooms & Wellbeing

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a patient, resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a primary school in Druids Heath. The mentor will support pupils across EYFS to Year 6, helping those who struggle to regulate behaviour and emotions.

The role emphasizes a positive approach to behaviour management and de-escalation, joining a team focused on safeguarding and pupil welfare. The successful candidate will assist pupils who may need to leave the classroom or experience a meltdown, calmly re-engaging them

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour/dysregulation within a primary setting.
• A patient, calm and resilient approach.
• Experience working with children from EYFS to Year 6.
• Confidence managing situations where children may become physically or verbally aggressive.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of positive behaviour management and de-escalation.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent during difficult situations.
• De-escalation or restraint training is desirable, but not essential.
• A nurturing approach and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Early Years through to Year 6 who are struggling to regulate their emotions and behaviour.
• Work across the school to support pupils who may need to leave the classroom or are experiencing a meltdown.
• Help pupils to calm, regulate and return to learning when ready.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive approach to behaviour management.

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting a patient, resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a primary school in Druids Heath. The mentor will support pupils across EYFS to Year 6, helping those who struggle to regulate behaviour and emotions.

The role emphasizes a positive approach to behaviour management and de-escalation, joining a team focused on safeguarding and pupil welfare. The successful candidate will assist pupils who may need to leave the classroom or experience a meltdown, calmly re-engaging them