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Behaviour Mentor

Academics
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Dorking, Surrey RH4 3JH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Behaviour Mentor position in Dorking focuses on supporting children aged 9-16 with various learning and behavioral challenges due to social, emotional, and mental health issues.
  • Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Psychology or Criminology, and have prior experience in a school setting, particularly with challenging students.
  • The role involves providing one-on-one support, recognizing behavior triggers, and encouraging the development of social skills among students.
  • The daily salary for this position ranges from £90 to £110, with a work schedule from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, five days a week.
  • The school is set to undergo a transformation with new facilities, making it an exciting time to join the team, with a start date in April 2025 or later.

Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Dorking - Education and Training

The School: Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Dorking - Education and Training

The school is based in Dorking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour.

The school is undergoing a transformation and are looking forward to their brand new, state of the art building and facilities. With that in mind, it's a really exciting time to join.

What is involved: Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Dorking

  • Providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class
  • Working 1-1 with students to help them learn ways of managing and controlling their own behaviours
  • Recognising behaviour triggers and helping to de-escalate challenging situations
  • Working with a class, a small group or individual learners, both inside and outside of the classroom
  • Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs
  • Helping to build confidence and motivation
  • Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
  • Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguarding

What is required: Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Dorking

  • An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology or Criminology
  • Prior experience as a learning support assistant/mentor in a school setting, ideally for challenging students
  • Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs
  • Good general education levels in English and Maths - A Levels are preferable
  • A co-operative working style and a proactive approach to solving problems
  • Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude

Summary:

  • Education and Training - Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma
  • £90 to £110 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)
  • April 25 start, or later in the year depending on your availability
  • Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on for more details.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.