Job Description

Behaviour Mentor Leicester LE - 105 per day Long-Term to Permanent Immediate Start

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs? A dedicated alternative provision in Leicester is seeking an experienced and motivated Behaviour Mentor to join their supportive and close-knit team. This role focuses on helping Key Stage 2 and 3 students with challenging behaviour and special educational needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

With a key emphasis on sport and physical activity, the school values individuals with a sporting background or experience in sport-based mentoring, as this complements their holistic approach to behaviour management and engagement. If you're a proactive and empathetic professional who enjoys supporting vulnerable students, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with SEMH and behavioural needs to help them progress academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Act as a role model, leading by example and promoting positive behaviour.
• Offer guidance, mentoring, and pastoral support to students with diverse needs.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages emotional resilience and self-regulation.
• Implement behaviour intervention plans and use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging or disruptive behaviour effectively.
• Collaborate with staff, students, and families to support individual behaviour plans (IBPs) and tailored interventions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with special educational needs (SEND), particularly in an SEMH or alternative provision setting.
• A genuine passion for working within education and empowering vulnerable students.
• A proactive approach to supporting students with complex behaviour and fostering emotional wellbeing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, staff, and families.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training and knowledge of child protection policies.
• Ability to support students in a 1:1 or small group setting, using restorative practices and positive behaviour management.

To Be Eligible for This Role You Must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate with child barred list clearance, registered on the online update service, or be willing to apply for one.
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years.

Additional Desirable Skills:

• A background in sports coaching, youth work, or physical education, with the ability to engage students through sports-based mentoring.
• Training or qualifications in Team Teach, de-escalation techniques, or positive behaviour support (PBS).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic education.

If you are a resilient, empathetic, and driven individual with a passion for inclusive education, we'd love to hear from you. Upload your CV via the application page or contact Reuben at LTF Recruitment directly for further information. Please note, all applicants must hold a valid, in-date DBS and provide two references.