SEND Behaviour Mentor

Ash Green School; Ash Green; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ash Green School in Coventry is seeking a compassionate SEND Behaviour Mentor to support students with additional educational needs and help them reach their potential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate confident behaviour management, strong communication, and the ability to deliver literacy and numeracy interventions in a nurturing, high-achieving environment.

This permanent, full-time post is paid on the NJC PayScale (£31,022–£33,699) with term-time pro rata for non-year-round working.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience delivering literacy and numeracy interventions successfully.
• Working knowledge of meeting the needs of young people with SEND and the implementation of strategies to support their development.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Literacy interventions

SEND experience

Job description

Join a committed and forward-thinking educational community at Ash Green School. We are looking for a compassionate and confident SEND Behaviour Mentor to support students with additional educational needs in achieving their full potential. If you're passionate about behaviour support and thrive in a nurturing, high-achieving environment, we would love to hear from you!

Job Title: SEND Behaviour Mentor
Location: Ash Green School, Coventry
Salary: NJC PayScale - £31,022 - £33,699 (£26,682 - £28,984 pro rata for term time only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Term Time Only
Application Closing Date: 30th September 2026
Interview Date: We will hold interviews as soon as we have received enough applications from suitable applicants.

About You

Ash Green School are seeking a confident, organised, and adaptable individual with a genuine interest in supporting students' learning and development. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to manage student behaviour effectively, with a calm and professional approach.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Have relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience of delivering literacy and numeracy interventions successfully.
• Working knowledge of meeting the needs of young people with SEND and the implementation of strategies to support their development.

About Ash Green School

At Ash Green School, our G.R.A.C.E values, Global citizenship, Resilience, Aspiration, Creativity, and Excellence, are at the core of everything we do. These values shape not only our ambitious curriculum and high expectations for students, but also the way we work together as a staff team. We are proud of our strong sense of community, where staff, students, and families support one another and celebrate achievements together. Teamwork and support are central to life at Ash Green. From your first day, you'll be welcomed into a friendly team where open dialogue and collaboration are encouraged. Staff benefit from a strong network of coaching, mentoring, and trust-wide development opportunities. Our comprehensive curriculum resources and excellent facilities allow you to focus on what matters most, making a difference for our students. We are looking for positive, professional, and child-centred colleagues who share our values and are committed to helping every child thrive. If you want to be part of a school where you are supported, challenged, and truly valued, we would love to hear from you.

About Creative Education Trust

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.