Behaviour Mentor - Cannock

Behaviour Mentors Needed – Secondary Schools Across Staffordshire

Stafford | Stone | Cannock | Lichfield

Postcodes: ST15, ST16, ST17, ST18, WS11, WS12, WS13 & WS14

Salary: £95–£120 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? We're recruiting dedicated Behaviour Mentors to support students in welcoming secondary schools across Staffordshire.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with experience in education, youth work, coaching, support work, residential care, mentoring or SEND, who are committed to making a positive impact on students' lives.

Your role will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring for students who require additional behavioural, emotional or pastoral support.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students to improve confidence, resilience and engagement in school.
• Supporting students with SEMH, ADHD, Autism (ASC), anxiety and other additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and individual behaviour plans in collaboration with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Supporting students both inside and outside the classroom to encourage positive behaviour and successful learning outcomes.
• Assisting with emotional regulation, conflict resolution and the development of social skills.
• Working closely with teachers, the SENDCO, pastoral teams and parents/carers to provide consistent support.
• Monitoring student progress, recording observations and contributing to strategies that promote attendance, wellbeing and achievement.
• Acting as a positive role model, encouraging students to make positive choices and reach their full potential.

We're looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching, residential care or similar settings.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour management.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• The ability to remain positive and professional in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed both academically and personally.

What we offer:

• Weekly pay.
• Full‑time, part‑time and flexible opportunities.
• Long‑term and permanent positions available.
• Opportunities to make a lasting impact in local secondary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can genuinely change a young person's future, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants must hold appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with potential for permanent placement. Applicants are required to have a valid enhanced DBS check, and we provide free child protection and prevent duty training for registered candidates.