Behaviour Mentor
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £130 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruited People |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BEHMEN001 |
Summary
Behaviour Mentor
RecruitED People - Smart recruitment for real education.
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Birmingham & West Midlands
Salary: £95 - £130 per day
Contract Type
Full-Time | Part-Time | Temporary | Long-Term Opportunities Available
About the Role
RecruitED People are currently recruiting confident, resilient and proactive Behaviour Mentors to support pupils within SEN schools, alternative provisions and mainstream schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping students overcome behavioural, emotional and social barriers to learning.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who may display challenging behaviours, emotional dysregulation or disengagement from education, supporting them to positively re-engage within the classroom environment.
Modern schools increasingly need staff who can build relationships, de-escalate difficult situations and remain calm under pressure. Which is another way of saying schools now need equal parts educator, mentor, counsellor and hostage negotiator before first break.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting students with behavioural, emotional and social needs
Building positive and professional relationships with pupils
Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom
Encouraging engagement, attendance and participation in learning
Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
Supporting teachers and pastoral teams with behaviour strategies
Acting as a positive role model for students
Monitoring and recording student progress and incidents where required
Promoting safeguarding and student wellbeing at all times
Requirements
Experience working with children or young people preferred
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Calm, patient and resilient approach
Ability to build trust and positive relationships
Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Right to work in the UK
Ideal Backgrounds
Applications are welcomed from individuals with experience in:
Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Residential Care
Support Work
Teaching Assistance
Security or Community Support
SEMH Support
Psychology or Criminology Graduates
Mentoring & Outreach Work
What RecruitED People Offer
Weekly pay
Flexible working opportunities
Long-term and permanent roles available
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunities across SEN and mainstream schools
Ongoing safeguarding and compliance support
RecruitED People - Smart recruitment for real education.
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Birmingham & West Midlands
Salary: £95 - £130 per day
Contract Type
Full-Time | Part-Time | Temporary | Long-Term Opportunities Available
About the Role
RecruitED People are currently recruiting confident, resilient and proactive Behaviour Mentors to support pupils within SEN schools, alternative provisions and mainstream schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping students overcome behavioural, emotional and social barriers to learning.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who may display challenging behaviours, emotional dysregulation or disengagement from education, supporting them to positively re-engage within the classroom environment.
Modern schools increasingly need staff who can build relationships, de-escalate difficult situations and remain calm under pressure. Which is another way of saying schools now need equal parts educator, mentor, counsellor and hostage negotiator before first break.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting students with behavioural, emotional and social needs
Building positive and professional relationships with pupils
Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom
Encouraging engagement, attendance and participation in learning
Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
Supporting teachers and pastoral teams with behaviour strategies
Acting as a positive role model for students
Monitoring and recording student progress and incidents where required
Promoting safeguarding and student wellbeing at all times
Requirements
Experience working with children or young people preferred
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Calm, patient and resilient approach
Ability to build trust and positive relationships
Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Right to work in the UK
Ideal Backgrounds
Applications are welcomed from individuals with experience in:
Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Residential Care
Support Work
Teaching Assistance
Security or Community Support
SEMH Support
Psychology or Criminology Graduates
Mentoring & Outreach Work
What RecruitED People Offer
Weekly pay
Flexible working opportunities
Long-term and permanent roles available
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunities across SEN and mainstream schools
Ongoing safeguarding and compliance support