Behaviour Mentor – SEMH Support in Secondary Schools
Location: Ruberey
Pay: Competitive (dependent on experience and role responsibilities)
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:15am–3:45pm (term time only)
Do you have experience working with young people in education, support work, or pastoral care? Are you confident in managing challenging behaviour and passionate about promoting positive mental health and student wellbeing?
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with several secondary schools across Birmingham to provide targeted SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) support for pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. We are looking for dedicated, resilient individuals to join school teams as Behaviour Mentors.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:
- Work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to manage behaviour and promote emotional wellbeing
- Support students with SEMH and SEN needs, encouraging positive engagement and consistent school attendance
- Play an active role in pastoral care, helping pupils develop coping strategies and build confidence
- Attend regular review meetings to track and support academic and personal progress
- Help create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience in SEND, youth work, support work, sports coaching, or childcare
- Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, confident approach
- A clear and up-to-date Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply – we can assist)
- Team Teach or other de-escalation training is beneficial (but not essential)
- Reliable, committed, and able to build strong professional relationships with pupils and staff
Why This Role?
- A highly rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on children’s lives
- Ideal for those exploring or building careers in education, counselling, social work, or youth support
- Full-time, term-time only work with potential for long-term roles
- Ongoing support and training provided by Teaching Personnel
If you’re ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced and meaningful role, apply now with an updated CV. One of our specialist consultants will be in touch shortly.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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