Job Description

Are you calm under pressure, great at reading people, and passionate about helping young people succeed?


We're looking for

De-escalation Mentors

to join our supportive school teams in the

Brighton

areas

, working with both

primary and secondary-aged students

who need a little extra guidance to stay on track.
You'll play a key role in maintaining a positive, safe, and calm environment -- helping students regulate emotions, move smoothly between classes, and engage positively with learning.

What You'll Do

Support students during transitions between classes and around the school Help de-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively Build trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation Support the smooth

flow of the school day

and help create a nurturing environment Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to promote wellbeing and inclusion

We're Looking For People With:

Experience or transferable skills from roles such as:

-Youth Mentor -

Behaviour Support Assistant -Learning Mentor -Teaching Assistant -Support Worker -Care Assistant -Sports Coach -Youth or Community Worker

Strong

communication

and

relationship-building

skills A

calm, empathetic, and patient

approach

Resilience

and the ability to stay composed in challenging moments A natural ability to

guide and motivate

young people Understanding of

behaviour management

and emotional needs (training provided)

Details

Location: Brighton and surrounding areas Hours: Full-time and part-time available Start: Immediate or flexible start dates Pay: Competitive, depending on experience
If you're someone who thrives on making a difference -- helping children feel understood, supported, and ready to learn -- we'd love to hear from you.


Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:*

Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.*
Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).*

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of "Best Fit, Every Time" and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*