Behaviour Mentor - Alternative Provision

Behaviour Mentor - Alternative Provision
Location: Sherwood, Nottingham (NG5)
Pay: £90 - £95 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only (long-term to permanent)
Start Date: September 2025

Lead. Guide. Make an Impact.

Long Term Futures is on the lookout for a strong, confident, and committed Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist Alternative Provision in Sherwood. You'll be working with Key Stage 3 and 4 students who need firm boundaries, consistent guidance and a role model they can respect and trust.

If you've got the resilience, presence, and drive to keep young people on track, this is your opportunity to make a real difference where it counts.

The Role

• Work 1:1 with students to keep them focused and engaged in lessons
• Put behaviour management strategies into action and adapt them on the spot
• Teach positive decision-making and help students control their emotions
• Build mutual respect and long-term trust with young people
• Support behaviour intervention plans and keep staff updated on progress
• Be a steady, positive influence throughout the day

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with challenging behaviour, SEN, or SEMH
• Calm under pressure, confident in your approach, and able to hold your ground
• Background in schools, PRUs, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring (desirable)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Resilient, consistent, and proactive in tough situations

Why Join Long Term Futures?

• A stable, long-term role with the chance to go permanent
• Work alongside a skilled, supportive team in a specialist AP
• Access free CPD, including advanced behaviour management and trauma-informed training

If you've got the presence, patience, and passion to help young people turn things around, we want to hear from you. Send your CV today - if shortlisted, Millie will be in touch.