Behaviour Mentor

A supportive primary school in Coventry seeks a confident Behaviour Mentor for a full‑time September start. You provide calm, structured guidance for pupils who need consistent behaviour support and clear routines. Additionally, you help children feel safe, regulated and ready to learn. In addition, you work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver targeted strategies that promote positive behaviour throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver behaviour support for pupils needing consistent guidance
• Use clear routines to reduce anxiety and promote stability
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group interventions that build confidence and self‑regulation
• Support positive behaviour approaches through calm communication
• Prepare adapted tasks for pupils needing extra help
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads and the SENCO to maintain consistent provision
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and staff

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified or experienced Behaviour Mentor
• Relevant behaviour or pastoral qualifications preferred
• Strong experience supporting pupils with behavioural or SEND needs
• Clear communication and a calm, patient approach
• Ability to maintain consistency and follow structured routines
• Full‑time Monday to Friday availability from September
• Interest in Coventry‑based primary roles

Why Choose Zest

Moreover, Zest learns your strengths and matches you with roles that genuinely suit your experience. Moreover, the team supports you throughout each placement and offers clear, consistent communication. As you settle into your role, Zest provides ongoing guidance to help you feel confident and valued. Ultimately, Zest focuses on long‑term development, ensuring you have the stability and encouragement needed to thrive in a behaviour‑focused role.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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