Behaviour Mentor

GSL Education - Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education - Leicester is seeking a recent graduate to join a vibrant Leicester school as a Behaviour Support Assistant, starting Easter with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The role focuses on pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour; you will work 1:1 and in small groups, build rapport quickly, stay calm under pressure, de-escalate incidents, and contribute to pupils' wellbeing and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Behaviour Mentor.
• Ability to build rapport with young people with SEMH.
• Calm, resilient, and able to de-escalate challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to improve behaviour and wellbeing.
• Contribute to learning by enabling pupils to access lessons and develop skills.

Skills

Behaviour Mentor experience

SEMH awareness

De-escalation skills

Rapport building with pupils

Job description

Are you a recent graduate with a knowledge of Special Educational Needs?

Are you looking for a new role where you can support pupils with additional special educational needs?

GSL Education is currently looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant on behalf of a vibrant school in Leicester. The role is due to begin in Easter and will potentially be permanent for the right candidate. The school is looking for someone who has experience working with individuals and small groups of children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Due to the students having SEMH (and additional challenging behaviour), this role would suit someone who is able to build a strong rapport with young people and children. You must be resilient, calm and able to de-escalate a potentially volatile situation ensuring all pupils and members of staff are safe and able to learn and develop their skills. You will be working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and at times, within small groups as well.

Ideal candidates will:

• Have previous experience working as a Behaviour Mentor.
• Improve the behaviour and wellbeing of individual pupils.
• Support pupils who are experiencing learning difficulties.
• Be able to establish meaningful positive relationships quickly.
• Support pupils inside and outside of the classroom.
• Help pupils to increase their confidence and self-esteem by listening to them and devising appropriate strategies.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency serving teachers across Leicestershire. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at various schools.