Behaviour Mentor

Balfor Recruitment; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious special needs school in Erdington is seeking a fulltime Behaviour Mentor to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves working closely with teachers, preparing materials, and offering one-on-one support to students. Ideal candidates should possess a background in special educational needs and demonstrate nurturing qualities.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in supporting children with SEMH.
• Prior experience collaborating within an SEMH Department.
• Recent school based references.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand the social, emotional, and mental health needs of pupils.
• Support teachers with preparation for lessons and provide direct student support.
• Address individual challenges and strengths of students.

Skills

Flexibility

Proactivity

Patience

Effective Communication

Nurturing Qualities

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Relevant SEN Background

Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Location: Erdington

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £85 – £100 per day

The School/role:

An amazing special needs school in Erdington are currently looking for a fulltime behaviour mentor. The school is a community special school with students SEMH this requires conducting thorough assessments to accurately identify and understand the social, emotional, and mental health needs of all pupils, ensuring that each individual’s unique challenges and strengths are recognised and addressed.

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000.

This will include supporting teachers with material preparation for lessons, assisting with displays and providing direct 1 on 1 or small group student support.

The ideal candidate for a Behaviour Mentor role should:

• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEMH
• Possess prior experience collaborating within the SEMH Department
• Exhibit flexibility, proactivity, and patience
• Show nurturing and compassionate qualities in their approaches
• Communicate effectively within a team

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience
• SEMH needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent school based references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service