Behaviour Mentor - SEMH School

Are you a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentor looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours? This SEMH school in Walsall is looking to appoint a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for an immediate start.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who face significant social, emotional and academic barriers. You will provide 1-2-1 mentoring, behaviour support and in-class assistance to help pupils regulate emotions, improve engagement and achieve positive outcomes within education.

This role requires someone who can build strong, positive relationships with young people while maintaining clear boundaries and consistent behaviour expectations. You will work alongside teachers, pastoral staff and support teams to create a safe, structured and supportive environment where pupils can thrive.

Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviours or barriers to learning is essential. Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Mentor, Youth Worker or Residential Support Worker would be highly beneficial.

• Providing 1-2-1 and small group mentoring for students with SEMH needs
• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour in lessons and around the school
• Building strong and trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
• Helping students re-engage with learning and school life
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies
• Acting as a positive role model for students
• Monitoring and reporting on behaviour, wellbeing and progress

• Work within a supportive and experienced SEMH team
• Gain valuable experience within a specialist school setting
• Be part of a school focused on positive outcomes and student wellbeing
• Receive ongoing support and professional development
• Work in a highly rewarding role where you can make a real difference
• Be paid a competitive salary or daily rate based on experience

All roles are subject to additionalcompliance checks including DBS and references.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.