Behaviour & Education Support Mentor - Term Time

Alternative Learning Trust

• Ref:KCC-F110-9-S
• Posted:12/03/2026
• Pay:NJC SC6
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:27/03/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Do you have experience of working with behavioural and learning needs?

Would you be excited to be part of a team of passionate staff, wanting to make a difference to the education of young people?

Do you love making a difference but want to advance your career?

Would you be excited by an offer of a wealth of professional development?

Do you have a particular interest in managing behaviour that we could upskill you in?

Would you like to progress and be awarded a more competitive salary?

If yes – then read on…

We have an exciting vacancy in our Kent and Medway Hub for a Behaviour and Education Support.We are an Alternative Provision school in North of Kent. We have an outstanding reputation for developing skilled professionals in to exceptional practitioners.

We need a Behaviour & Education Support who is able to help our students take the first steps on a life changing journey. Do you have the ability to understand mental health triggers and find the right supportive strategy? Can you provide stability and security so young people can overcome mental health adversity? Can you remind young people of the importance of learning and help them re-engage with their studies? Do you have brilliant de-escalation skills? 

The ideal candidate will:

• Know behaviour is a symptom and needs to be unpicked and understood – focusing on ensuring learning time is not lost
• Have an awareness of SEMH needs and value the power of education to support these, ensuring that class teachers can focus on the lesson at hand
• Have an awareness of the impact that mental health can have on a young person and the barriers it can create, particularly limiting young people’s success in education
• Believe that our students can achieve anything they want and that we have a responsibility to support them, refocusing negativity and securing their learning
• Be proactive, we are not here to fire-fight!
• Be professional and set an example to their staff team
• Know that as a team, we all play a vital role in giving our students opportunities, experiences and, most of all, success!
• Have a creative and flexible approach to working with young people, even in the most challenging circumstances
• Be able to liaise and meet with parents, being willing to have difficult conversations regarding behaviour
• Have the ability to competently and efficiently complete any appropriate admin tasks
• Want to grow and develop in this new role

Applications must be received no later than the closing date on the advert. Applications received after this date will not be considered.  To help manage applications efficiently, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.

Further information about Alternative Learning Trust/Estuary Academy North can be found on our website.

Information about the federation

Background to Alternative Learning Trust - Kent & Medway Hub

Alternative Learning Trust (ALT) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions (APs), and specialist settings. We are a collaborative trust and believe the most sustainable developments and improvements come from working together. We are driven to transform the educational experiences of all children and young people, offering them opportunities to reach sustainable outcomes for the rest of their lives. These values are accompanied by excellent pedagogy, vibrant curriculum models, and responsible governance.

The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust (MAT company number 11788031) in June 2019. Our Sheppey School, opened in September, becoming our fifth school. There are currently three schools within the Trust, The Limes College, Estuary Academy North (EAN) and Will Adams Academy and a further joining in May. The Trust has been established to work with Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative providers who support vulnerable students to access and engage with education. Many of our students have special educational needs and some have been excluded from mainstream education.

As a Trust we have the following core set of values for our staff and the families we support: • the need for people to flourish in all areas of their lives; • we are stronger through a sense of community; • social justice is vital.

Our Kent & Medway Hub

Background to Estuary Academy North (EAN)

EAN is located in Gravesend, Kent and has been on a considerable and fast-paced journey, making exciting and positive strides forward. We have an amazing team who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a high quality teaching environment. Ofsted say that, ‘For many pupils, their time at Estuary Academy North (EAN) is transformational.’ We strongly believe in this moral purpose and seek to continue to grow the exceptional team working to achieve this. With the right facilities and a well renowned SEND department, now is the time to come and work with us. Recent Ofsted – Good with Outstanding for personal development. Once employed you will be given excellent support and training as we want to upskill the right candidate to ensure we have an excellent support team for our young people.

Background to Will Adams Academy

Will Adams Academy is located in Gillingham and joined Alternative Learning Trust in April 2022. The school has recently reorganised their structure and is working closely with our Gravesend school in sharing facilities, expertise and curriculum development. Ofsted outcome – Good. Will Adams is our smallest Kent & Medway hub school with only 45 children but it is also home to our exceptional SEMH Assessment Centre and Apollo Training programmes which are commissioned by the Medway Local Authority.

Estuary Academy Island - Isle of Sheppey

Estuary Academy opened in September 2024. This school will initially provide education for up to 115 students. Our school will offer a broad and balanced learning journey for students in Years 7 – 11 with a broad range of vocational qualifications available as well as traditional GCSEs in core subjects. Our aim is to provide pathways which lead to exciting onward opportunities in education or workplaces. We will strive to ensure that all of our students receive additional opportunities in school to become responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part and become actively involved in public life as adults. We pride ourselves in our collaborative work with our local communities, we aim to establish this quickly in Sheppey and are very excited about providing a long-await invaluable education provision for the Island community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katie Murray
• Address:Sutton West Centre,
  Robin Hood Lane,
  Sutton,
  Kent,
  SM1 2SD
• Telephone: 01474332897
• Email: kmurray@nwkaps.kent.sch.uk

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Behaviour & Education Support Mentor Advert
• Safeguarding Policy
• Criminal Record Declaration