Behaviour Mentor – Autism and SEMH – KS3 & KS4 – BirminghamA specialist SEND school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join their team, supporting secondary-aged pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 with Autism and associated challenging behaviours. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people with additional needs.As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide consistent, tailored support to help pupils manage their behaviour, build positive relationships, and engage in their learning. Working closely with teachers, support staff, and external professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring that pupils are given the strategies and encouragement they need to thrive in a safe and structured environment.Responsibilities include:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, addressing behavioural and emotional needs
Helping pupils develop coping mechanisms and positive behaviour strategies
Working collaboratively with teachers and other staff to maintain a calm, supportive learning environment
Monitoring and recording behaviour incidents in line with school policy
Acting as a positive role model, building trust and resilience in pupils
Contributing to the wider school team to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience supporting young people with Autism and challenging behaviours, ideally within a school or specialist setting
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to de-escalate situations calmly
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to working with young people
A genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential both academically and socially

If you are a passionate Behaviour Mentor who is ready to take on a new challenge in a supportive SEND school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.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.

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