Graduate Teaching Assistant | Pastoral & Behaviour Support | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Graduate
Ameer is a personable and motivated Behaviour Mentor with a strong foundation in mentoring, youth leadership and emotional support. A BA (Hons) Acting graduate from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, he brings confidence, empathy and excellent communication skills to his work with young people. Inspired by his previous experience supporting individuals through the DWP Restart Programme, he is now keen to gain further experience working with children in a school setting.
While still exploring his long-term pathway within education, he is particularly interested in teaching and pastoral roles and is eager to immerse himself in a Behaviour Mentor position where he can make a meaningful impact from day one.
Education & Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Acting, Upper Second Class Honours: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- A Levels: Performing Arts (A*), Media Studies (B), Psychology (B): Lampton School
- GCSEs: 10 grades A–B including Maths and English: Lampton School
Experience Summary
Ameer brings a strong blend of mentoring, youth engagement and behaviour support experience, working with young people aged 6–18 across educational and structured programme settings. His background demonstrates a calm, consistent approach to behaviour management, underpinned by safeguarding training and a genuine commitment to supporting personal development.
- Delivered structured one-to-one mentoring as an Employability Advisor (DWP Restart Programme), supporting individuals with behaviour change, confidence-building and goal-setting.
- Managed and supported groups of students aged 6–18 as an Activity Leader in international summer schools, promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and engagement.
- Worked as a Drama Teaching Aid supporting pupils aged 11–15, assisting with classroom routines, structured activities and behaviour management.
- Confident using de-escalation strategies, restorative conversations and positive reinforcement to manage challenging behaviour and maintain clear, compassionate boundaries.
- Holds safeguarding, Prevent and child protection training, demonstrating strong awareness of compliance and pupil welfare responsibilities.
Key Strengths
- Calm, empathetic approach to behaviour management
- Strong rapport-building skills with vulnerable and disengaged young people
- Trained in safeguarding, Prevent and health & safety compliance
- Confident communicator with excellent emotional intelligence
- Adaptable and reflective, open to developing within teaching or pastoral pathways
- Car owner with flexibility to commute across West and Central London