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Behaviour Mentor

Academics
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5NE, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Behaviour Mentor position is suitable for candidates with experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) or those holding degrees in psychology, criminology, or sociology.
  • The role requires a commitment to supporting children aged 4-16 with moderate learning difficulties and mental health needs in a school located in Lewes.
  • Candidates should have a proactive approach, patience, and the ability to build strong relationships with students, with a preference for those aspiring to careers such as Youth Worker or Occupational Therapist.
  • The job offers comprehensive training, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression, with a salary of £20,000 to £25,000 per year.
  • Experience in a similar role or relevant field is preferred, and interviews are commencing immediately.

Behaviour Mentor

This role is ideal if you have experience in SEN, a psychology, crimimology or sociology degree alternativley, have career aspirations to become a Youth Worker, Probation/Prison Officer, Criminal Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or SEN Teacher.

Are you dedicated to supporting children who have come from hardship?

Are you keen to gain experience with children who have SEN?

We are looking for a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support children with moderate learning difficulties and, additional mental health needs. This school is based in Lewes for children aged 4-16 and, has speciailised in SEMH to provide exceptional education and support for traumatised children and young people.

You will be working in partnership with the school's teaching staff and therapists to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students' learning, development and well-being.

Benefits of a Behaviour Mentor:

  • Comprehensive Training and Development.
  • Generous Holiday Allowance, work in term time only.
  • Career Progression in your dream job role.
  • You will make a real difference to the lives of the children.

Responsibilities of a Behaviour Mentor:

  • Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students.
  • Behaviour and pastoral support.
  • Take an active role in forward planning with therapists.
  • Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students.
  • Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
  • Ensure safeguarding of students, in line with procedures.
  • Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD.

Requirements of a Behaviour Mentor:

  • Proactive approach.
  • Impose patience and, understanding.
  • Have an understanding with challenging behaviour.
  • Always be adaptable in any give situation.
  • Be able to develop strong and positive relationships with children.

Interviews are commencing immediately, apply today to ensure you do NOT miss out!

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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.