Behaviour mentor/ Key Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor / Keyworker to join our team working across alternative provision settings in Basildon and Romford. This is a long-term, full-time role supporting pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional, and social support.

As a Behaviour Mentor / Keyworker, you will:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs

• Act as a keyworker for allocated students, building strong, trusting relationships

• Support pupils to manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and re-engage with education

• Work closely with teaching staff, SEN professionals, and external agencies

• Support looked after children (LAC) and pupils with complex backgrounds

• Travel between sites as required

• Experience working with SEMH pupils is highly desirable

• Experience supporting looked after children is preferred

• Calm, consistent, and resilient approach to behaviour management

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

• Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle due to travel between sites

• A rewarding role making a real difference to vulnerable young people

• Supportive team and leadership

• Long-term stability within alternative provision

• Opportunity to develop specialist SEMH and behaviour support experience

If you are passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to mainstream education and are ready to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this ASAP opportunity.