Behaviour Mentor

Empowering Learning; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEND Workshop

Team Teach

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. is seeking a Classroom Behaviour Buddy to support pupils with ASD, MLD or challenging behaviour in partner schools in the borough. The role requires building rapport and working with teachers and SENDco to implement tailored strategies.

A passion for SEN and education is essential, with opportunities for training and development. This assignment operates in a 2:1 capacity, offering direct links to local schools and dedicated consultant support to meet employment needs

Qualifications

• Experience building rapport with pupils and supporting learning.
• Ability to work with teachers and SENDco to tailor learning plans.
• Interest in education and SEN, with willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD, Moderate Learning Difficulties or challenging behaviour.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SENDco to implement tailored learning approaches.
• Build rapport with students to progress learning and behaviour management.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

SEN awareness

Job description

Classroom Behaviour Buddy

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with local schools in the Borough of Redbridge. The schools are looking for candidates who can support pupil's with ASD, Moderate Learning Difficulties or Challenging Behaviour. The schools are likely to have Education Healthcare plans for pupils which identifies the areas of development and support needed.

The Behaviour Mentor will be confident in building rapport and trusting relationships in order to progress learning. This role involves working closely with class teachers and the SENDco to implement a tailored learning approach where required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who have a passion for education and SEN. The schools have experienced teams already in place and are able to provide additional training and development.

This particular assignment is to work within a 2:1 capacity.

In order to be considered for this role you need to:

• Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident.
• Have previous experience of working in a UK Primary/Secondary School
• Previous Teaching Assistant experience within the last 12 months
• DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new DBS

In return Empowering Learning can offer;

• Direct links to local schools.
• Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs.
• Commitment to quality and safeguarding.
• CPD: SEND Workshop & Team Teach FREE