Behaviour Mentor

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Une école primaire à Bristol recherche un Mentor de Comportement pour travailler avec un élève de l'année 5 ayant des besoins émotionnels et comportementaux spécifiques. Cette opportunité offre une expérience précieuse pour ceux envisageant une carrière en psychologie de l'éducation ou en thérapie. Idéal pour quelqu'un avec une passion pour le soutien aux jeunes avec des besoins particuliers.

Qualifications

• Expérience préalable avec des jeunes confrontés à des défis comportementaux.
• Passion pour le soutien aux enfants ayant des besoins éducatifs spéciaux.
• Confiance pour travailler avec un comportement difficile.

Responsibilities

• Travailler 1:1 avec un élève de l'année 5 ayant des besoins spécifiques.
• Soutenir et surveiller l'élève durant les pauses.
• Construire une relation solide avec l'élève.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Leadership

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Experience with young people

Job description

Behaviour Mentor Suitable to NQT Expiring soon

Are you passionate about inspiring and empowering young pupils, fostering growth in their social skills, emotional resilience, and academic achievements?

A mainstream primary school in Bristol are looking for an experienced teaching assistant or learning support assistant to join their team as a Behaviour Mentor. The role will involve working 1:1 with a Year 5 pupil who displays challenging and anti-social behaviour.

• £17.75 per hour - PAYE, including holiday pay
• 20 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 08.30 - 12.30
• Bedminster location, easily accessible by public transport
• Ongoing assignment that is likely to continue in the next school year

About the behaviour mentor role

• Working 1:1 with a year 5 child with diagnosed social, emotional and mental health needs, Autism and ADHD.
• Supporting and monitoring the pupil during regular movement breaks and breaktimes outside of the classroom with a small group of peers
• Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind
• Build a strong and meaningful relationship with the pupil - they are very passionate about sports, particularly boxing, martial arts, rugby, football and swimming, so a shared interest in sports would be highly beneficial

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Probation, and Occupational Therapy, providing valuable experience for entering these fields.

About you

• Previous experience with young people, particularly those facing behavioural and emotional challenges - teaching assistant, learning support assistant, sports coach, babysitter, nanny etc
• Enthusiastic and passionate about making a different in the lives of children with special educational needs
• Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour including verbal and physical dysregulation

If you are interested in this Behaviour Mentor role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.