Primary Behaviour Mentor - Druids Heath

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

Behaviour Mentor - Druids Heath

Location: Druids Heath

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Role: Behaviour Mentor - Primary

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a patient, resilient and experienced Behaviour Mentor to join a primary school in Druids Heath.

The school takes a positive and supportive approach to behaviour management, and they are looking for someone who can work across the school, supporting children who are struggling to regulate their emotions and behaviour.

The successful candidate will provide support to pupils who may need to leave the classroom, are experiencing a meltdown or are becoming dysregulated, helping them to calm, regulate and return to learning when ready.

You will work with children across Early Years through to Year 6, so the ability to adapt your approach to different ages and needs is essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with their emotional regulation and behaviour, helping pupils feel safe, understood and ready to re-engage with their learning.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.