Behaviour Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a 1:1 Behaviour Mentor in Leicester to support pupils who need additional guidance. You will help re-engage learners, promote positive behaviour and build confidence in daily routines.

The role is contract-based, part-time (15 hours per week per pupil), with a start ASAP and ongoing end-date. Candidates should have experience with behavioural, SEND or SEMH needs and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural, SEND or SEMH needs.
• Be patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships.
• Be creative and willing to think outside the box to engage pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils to re-engage in learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and routines within the pupil’s day.
• Monitor pupil progress and report outcomes to the team.

Skills

1:1 support

Behavioural support

Engagement

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Leicester

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide 1:1 support to pupils who require additional guidance to help them engage positively with education. You will build strong, trusting relationships, encourage positive behaviour, and help pupils develop confidence, resilience and strategies to overcome barriers to learning. This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience supporting children and young people who is looking to make a meaningful impact outside of a traditional classroom setting.

Many of these pupils may have been out of education for some time, so confidence levels may be very low. It will be your responsibility to re-engage them in learning, promote positive behaviour, and help re-establish structure and routine in their daily lives.

Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor each pupil's progress and provide ongoing support to ensure successful outcomes.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location - Within the community or online in Leicester
• Position - 1:1 Behaviour Mentor
• Type of Work - Contract
• Start Date - ASAP
• Duration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a new school placement
• End Date (if applicable) - Ongoing
• Contract Type - Temporary
• Full-time/Part-time - Part Time (15 hours per week, per student)
• Minimum Rate of Pay - 22+ per hour
• Hours - Working hours may vary depending on the availability of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the 1:1 Behaviour Mentor:

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural, SEND or SEMH needs
• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker or similar
• Be patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships
• Be creative and willing to think outside the box to engage pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Behaviour Mentor must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced Child Barred List DBS certificate registered with the Online Update Service, or be willing to process a new application