Behaviour Mentor / Youth Worker

Location: Knowle, Solihull
Pay: Up to £100 per day
Hours: Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30am – 3:30pm Friday: 8:30am – 2:30pm

Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Sports Coach looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

We are recruiting for a specialist primary school in the Knowle area that supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment where staff work together to help children build confidence, develop positive relationships, and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is resilient, patient, and passionate about supporting young people who may face barriers to learning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting children with SEMH needs throughout the school day

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

• Helping children regulate their emotions and behaviour

• Supporting learning within the classroom and during interventions

• Promoting engagement, confidence, and independence

• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to achieve positive outcomes

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH, SEND, or additional needs

• Backgrounds in youth work, support work, residential care, coaching, education, or mentoring are highly welcomed

• Strong behaviour management and communication skills

• A calm, positive, and resilient approach

• Team Teach training is advantageous but not essential

About the school:

• Specialist SEMH primary setting

• Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff

• Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and personal development

• Rewarding role where no two days are the same

• No physical care or wheelchair support requirements

Important:

The school is located in a semi-rural area of Knowle and can be difficult to access via public transport. A driver with access to a vehicle is preferred, although alternative transport arrangements may be possible.

This is primarily a full-time, long-term position, although exceptional candidates seeking part-time work may be considered.

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives and be part of a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you.

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.