Behaviour Mentor

Protocol Education Limited; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor in Harrow to support learners with behavioural change, engagement and wellbeing in an educational setting.

You will implement behavioural strategies, record progress, and work with staff and external agencies to coordinate support, including safeguarding checks and a DBS update where required.

Qualifications

• Basic safeguarding and child protection training.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with learners.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with learners to support positive behavioural change and effective communication.
• Develop, implement and monitor individual behaviour plans for each learner.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external agencies to coordinate support and interventions.
• Observe and record behavioural incidents with detailed reports to inform decisions.
• Deliver one-to-one and group sessions to promote resilience and self-regulation.
• Maintain confidential records and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Location

Harrow

Salary

£92.63 - £110 per day

Job Description

The Behaviour Mentor provides essential support to young people within an educational setting to improve behaviour, engagement, and overall wellbeing. The role focuses on promoting positive behaviour strategies, supporting learners to overcome barriers, and fostering an environment conducive to learning and personal development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work directly with learners to support positive behavioural change and encourage effective communication and social skills.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual behaviour plans tailored to the needs of each learner.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external agencies to coordinate support and interventions.
• Observe and record behavioural incidents accurately, providing detailed reports to assist in decision-making and planning.
• Deliver one-to-one and group sessions aimed at promoting resilience, self-regulation, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Support the creation of a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages respect and positive relationships.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, safeguarding discussions, and relevant training as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Basic safeguarding and child protection training. We can offer you this.

Education

• Minimum of GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.

Experience

• Proven experience working with children or young people in an educational or youth support setting.
• Experience of implementing behaviour support strategies and managing challenging behaviour effectively.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of behaviour management principles within educational contexts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with young people.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practises.
• Competent in using IT systems for record-keeping and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in restorative justice or conflict resolution techniques.
• First aid certification.
• Experience working with special educational needs and disabilities.

Working Conditions

• The role is based within an educational environment in Greater London, requiring regular interaction with learners and staff.
• Full-time hours are expected, with occasional requirements for flexible working to meet the needs of learners.
• The post involves standing and moving around the premises for extended periods and dealing with potentially challenging behaviour.
• Adherence to health and safety policies is essential, including safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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