Behaviour Mentor - PRU

Behaviour Mentor – PRU
Are you a resilient and committed Behaviour Mentor looking to support young people who face significant barriers to learning? Do you have experience working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours? This Pupil Referral Unit in South Birmingham is looking to appoint a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join their supportive and experienced team.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students both in and out of the classroom, providing 1-2-1 and small group support to help them manage behaviour, regulate emotions and re-engage with education. You will build strong, positive relationships and act as a consistent role model, supporting students to make better choices and achieve positive outcomes. This is a rewarding and hands-on role that requires patience, resilience and confidence. Previous experience working with young people with SEMH or SEND needs is essential, ideally as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Residential Support Worker.

Job Role:

• Providing 1-2-1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Supporting students with challenging behaviour in lessons and around the school
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies
• Acting as a positive role model to support engagement and progress
• Monitoring and reporting on behaviour and student development
• Contributing to a safe, structured and supportive environment

In Return You Will:

• Work within a supportive and experienced PRU team
• Gain valuable experience supporting students with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Be part of a provision focused on re-engaging young people with education
• Receive ongoing support and professional development
• Work in a highly rewarding role where you can make a real difference
• Be paid a competitive daily rate based on experience

If you are interested in this Behaviour Mentor opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Behaviour Mentor or Alternative Provision vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

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.