About the Role
Classroom Link is currently recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to work in a supportive and inclusive school setting in Coventry. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with behavioural needs and helping them re-engage with education.
You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, supporting emotional regulation, and helping students overcome barriers to learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural needs
- Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
- Support students both inside and outside of the classroom
- Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement
- Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
- Monitor and report on student progress and behaviour
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (school, youth work, care, or similar)
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
- A calm, patient, and consistent approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience in an SEN or alternative provision setting
- Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, or care
What Classroom Link Offers
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to a range of schools across Coventry
Classroom Link are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Classroom Link is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation
Job Type: Temp to perm
Pay: £97.68-£115.00 per day
Work Location: In person
