Behaviour Mentor - Hastings (Long-Term Supply)

We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor on a long-term supply basis to join a highly regarded alternative provision in Hastings, supporting secondary-aged pupils who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education or are at risk of exclusion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes in a supportive and specialist setting.

The provision is part of a well-established multi-academy trust and is committed to delivering high-quality education and tailored support to vulnerable learners who require an alternative approach to education.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to provide both academic and emotional support to students. You'll build positive relationships, help students regulate their behaviour, and encourage engagement in education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Supporting pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Delivering targeted interventions and mentoring sessions.
• Promoting attendance, engagement, and positive learning behaviours.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals.
• Encouraging resilience, confidence, and personal growth.
• Supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure.
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and challenging backgrounds.
• Experienced in working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, or similar settings.
• A positive role model with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour using a supportive and restorative approach.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for all learners.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term supply position with the potential for ongoing opportunities.
• Competitive daily rate.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Valuable experience within a specialist alternative provision setting.

Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.