Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor, SEND Teaching Assistant

South London, South West London

Posted 3 years ago

Behaviour Mentor – September Start – Full-Time – Temp to Perm – £95-£113 per day – South/South-West London

WFW is working closely with several Pupil Referral Units, Alternative Provisions and SEMH schools in South/South-West London that are looking for experienced Behaviour Mentors and Behaviour and Mental Health Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated teams on a long-term or temp to perm basis.

*To apply for a role, you must be available on a full-time basis from September ’23 until July ’24. Unfortunately, the schools cannot offer Sponsorship at this time.*

• Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant or do you have a background in a relevant sector with transferable skills?
• Are you confident, energetic and passionate about working with young people with challenging behaviours and SEMH needs?
• Are you considering a career in teaching, or do you want to make a positive difference to young people with complex mental health and behavioural needs?

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will be working with primary or secondary-aged students who require support with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation, mental health and wellbeing, conflict resolution and social skills/peer relationships. You will be responsible for behaviour management and will be a trusted shoulder to lean on and a stable and reliable role model. You will be expected to support inside and outside of the classroom and work closely with the Intervention, Behaviour and Pastoral Teams.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working in a PRU or AP or in a behaviour/SEMH focused role
• Has experience working as a Support Worker, Prison Officer or in a similar field with relevant transferable skills
• Has excellent and confident behaviour management skills
• Has a well-rounded awareness and understanding of mental health
• Is energetic, confident and proactive
• Is resilient and empathetic
• Is able to relate to the students and build a good rapport whilst maintaining clear boundaries
• Is able to work effectively and independently on a 1-1 basis and use initiative, as well as follow instructions given by a Manager
• Is reliable and able to provide good relevant references
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding
• Has relevant training such as Team Teach or restraint training (beneficial)
• Has a relevant degree (beneficial)

Why apply?

• Competitive pay rates which are reflective of your skills, experience and qualifications
• Pay increase after 12 weeks
• Permanent contract opportunities
• Termly performance and pay reviews
• Excellent in-house and external training including MAPA training (trauma-informed/de-escalation)
• Career progression opportunities and teacher training programmes
• A dedicated and experienced personal consultant to support you with your CV, application, pay negotiation and performance and career progression and advice
• Access to a personalised well-being platform

If you are interested, please apply today with a full CV and I’ll be in touch to discuss the role further.