Behaviour Mentor

Blue Skies Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Greater London seeks a SEMH Behaviour Mentor to support children and young people with special educational needs. This role involves mentoring, inspiring, and guiding students through their challenges, with opportunities for permanent placement. Educational background in psychology, criminology, or creative arts is preferred but not required. A DBS check and proof of UK residency are mandatory. Shift hours are 32 hours per week, Mon-Fri during term time, with a salary of £23,500 to £25,000.

Benefits

Opportunity for permanent contract

Significant experience to build CV

Rewarding job in education

Qualifications

• A valid DBS or willing to apply.
• Proof of right to work.
• References required.
• Degree level of education is preferred but not essential.
• Must be a UK resident.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support children and teenagers with special educational needs.
• Inspire and guide students through challenging phases.
• Work in partnership with the school to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Confidence

Ability to inspire

Education

Degree in psychology, criminology, or creative arts

Job description

Overview

Blue Skies Education are working in partnership with a very special school that offers education provisions to CYP's (children and young people) with behavioural and mental health profiles. The CYP's at this provision do not attend mainstream school as they present behaviours that challenge and whom need additional support and care in their school life that cannot be facilitated for in a masintream setting.

Often the CYP's at this provision will have a background of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, some may be engaged in criminal activities and/or be neuro‑divergent eg: ADHD, ASC.

We are looking for a behaviour mentor who can do exactly that; mentor, support and inspire these children and teenagers. It's a truly unique opportunity to change the lives of the students you work with and help guide them through some of the most challenging phases in their young lives.

Ideally you will be a graduate of a psychology, criminology or creative arts based degree (art, drama, music) as these areas offer real value and experience to support different learning platforms and angles with the students. But being a graduate is not essential if you have the natural attributes to really make a positive impact and a genuine care and interest in this arena.

This position will begin via Blue Skies Education as an agency worker but will present the opportunity for a permanent contract directly with the school if the temporary period is a success for you, the school and the students.

If you are compassionate, confident, inspiring, a skilled communicator with a genuine interest to make a difference for CYP's (who really need it!) that will supersede a lack of direct experience in a similar role.

Please call us for a detailed conversation and we can discuss how this role ties in with your future career goals; it will undoubtedly suit aspiring teachers, psychologists, art psychotherapists, speech and language therapists etc.

Some More Info

1. Hours: 32hrs per week, day shifts over Mon to Fri (term time only)
2. Start Date: ASAP
3. End Date: Permanent contract
4. Location: Greenwich
5. Pay: £23500-£25000

Requirements

• A valid DBS or be willing to apply for one (£63)
• Proof of right to work
• References
• Degree level of education (ideally but not essential)
• UK Residency

In return we offer a huge opportunity of a permanent contract, signifiant experience to build your CV/portfolio and a highly rewarding job in education.

We look forward to receiving your application.

For further information on this SEMH Behaviour Mentor vacancy please apply via this advert and a member of Blue Skies Education will be in touch thereafter.

Please be advised that this SEMH Behaviour Mentor role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

The job vacancy may be closed earlier than the closing date if we secure a suitable candidate so please apply ASAP to avoid any potential disappointment.

We look forward to receiving your application.