Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Mentor
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £96 to £107 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time
Do you have a deep commitment to supporting the educational and social development of students with behavioural challenges?
GSL Education are excited to invite applications for the role of Behaviour Mentor for a well-regarded school located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This position is vital in providing focused assistance to students with behavioural challenges, enabling them to thrive both academically and socially. This role is ideal for someone who is dedicated to supporting students in overcoming behavioural challenges and achieving their full potential.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a crucial role in providing targeted support to students with behavioural difficulties, helping them to develop positive attitudes and behaviours towards learning and social interaction. Your work will be vital in creating a supportive and inclusive school environment.
Behaviour Support Mentor Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the pastoral team to support students with behavioural challenges.
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students with behavioural challenges, helping them to manage their behaviour and engage effectively in classroom activities.
- Implement behaviour management strategies and interventions tailored to the individual needs of students.
- Assist teachers in developing and maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Monitor and record student behaviour, providing regular feedback to teachers, parents and relevant professionals.
- Support the development and implementation of Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs) and personalised support strategies.
- Foster a positive and supportive relationship with students, encouraging their social and emotional development.
- Collaborate with the wider school team to promote a consistent approach to behaviour management.
Behaviour Support Mentor Job Requirements:
- Proven experience working with children or young people in an educational or support setting, particularly those with behavioural difficulties.
- Have profound knowledge of SEND and behaviour management strategies and effective techniques to support students with challenging behaviour.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
- Patience, empathy and a commitment to providing high-quality support to students with diverse needs.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
To work with GSL Education, you need to:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Join GSL Education Today!
- Competitive hourly pay rates, reflective of your experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous support from our team.
- Constant support from a dedicated consultant.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with behavioural needs.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Mentor’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.