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Behaviour Mentor
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: £83 – £100 per day

GSL Education is working with a highly reputable secondary school in York, to appoint a Behaviour Mentor to work 1:1 with a student. This is a full-time position which would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, a Graduate with a Degree in Psychology or Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, or a Support Worker with experience managing triggers or behavioural challenges.

Behaviour Mentor Job Description:

  • To support a secondary aged pupil on a 1:1 basis, helping them overcome barriers to learning inside and outside of school and helping them to achieve their full potential.
  • To develop and maintain a 1:1 mentoring relationship with an identified pupil.
  • To act as a motivator, role model and advocate for the young person.
  • Work alongside class teachers, Head of Year, and the SENCO to promote the effective use of behaviour management strategies.

Ideal Behaviour Mentor Requirements:

  • Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or a Degree in Psychology, Special Educational Needs and Inclusion or similar.
  • Have a clear understanding of additional needs and how a special educational needs diagnosis can affect behaviour.
  • Experience supporting young people with behavioural difficulties or social, emotional and mental health needs.
  • Have a clear understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
  • Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one through GSL Education.

In return, you will gain:

  • A competitive daily rate of pay from £83 – £100 per day.
  • Access to over £4000 of CPD courses including Autism Awareness, Managing Challenging Behaviour, Level 4 Teaching Assistant, Art Therapy and many more!
  • The chance to work in a local and reputable secondary school in York.
  • The chance to supporting a young person on a 1:1 basis and make a difference to their educational journey.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the role of Behaviour Mentor in York, North Yorkshire, please get in touch with Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please submit an up-to-date CV at GSL Education official website.

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