Behaviour Mentor

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

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant for a vibrant school in Leicester. The role starts in Easter and could become permanent for the right candidate.

You will work with pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour, building rapport and maintaining a calm, de-escalating presence to ensure a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Behaviour Mentor, a passion for improving pupil wellbeing, and the ability to support learning both inside and

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals and small groups of children with SEMH.
• Ability to de-escalate potentially volatile situations to keep pupils and staff safe.
• Capable of establishing meaningful relationships quickly with young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Support pupils inside and outside of the classroom.
• Help improve pupils' behaviour and wellbeing and support learning difficulties where needed.

Skills

Behaviour support

De-escalation

Rapport building

Resilience

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.