Behaviour Mentor / Youth Worker – SEMH Primary School
- Location: Knowle, Solihull – Kenilworth Road
- Pay: £92.46 – £100.00 per day
- Hours: Monday – Friday
- Contract: Full-time, Long-term
- Part-time: Considered for the right candidate
- Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30am – 3:30pm Friday: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Are you a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Support Worker with experience working with children who display challenging behaviour?
We are recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor / Youth Worker to join a supportive specialist SEMH primary school in Knowle, Solihull.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships with children and has a genuine interest in behaviour, psychology and mental health.
About the School:
The school supports primary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, including challenging behaviour and emotional regulation difficulties.
The setting provides a structured, nurturing environment where staff work closely with pupils to develop positive relationships, confidence, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.
The school has a supportive staff team and focuses on helping pupils overcome barriers to education.
The Role:
You will support pupils both individually and within the classroom, helping them to manage their behaviour and emotions while encouraging positive engagement with learning.
The role will involve:
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Supporting challenging and dysregulated behaviour
- Helping children develop emotional regulation strategies
- Supporting pupils to engage with learning
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Maintaining consistent boundaries and routines
- Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
Strong experience supporting challenging behaviour is essential.
Experience or an interest in Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, Youth Work or Child Development would be highly beneficial.
Team Teach training would be an advantage but is not essential.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm and patient
- Resilient and consistent
- Confident managing challenging behaviour
- Excellent at building relationships
- Positive and engaging
- Passionate about supporting children
The school is primarily looking for full-time, long-term candidates, although part-time may be considered for the right person.
Why Apply?
- £92.46 – £100.00 per day
- Long-term opportunity
- Supportive SEMH school
- Full-time and potential part-time opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Dedicated recruitment consultant support
- Valuable experience within a specialist setting
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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Behaviour Mentor/ Youth Worker employer: Connex Education Partnership
Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Yardley Wood, where your expertise as a Qualified SENCO will be valued and impactful. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and advancement within the education sector. With competitive pay and a commitment to staff well-being, this is an ideal environment for passionate educators looking to make a difference.
Contact Details:
Connex Education Partnership Recruitment Team
