Behaviour Mentor

Qualiteach Education Group; London Borough of Southwark; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Qualiteach Education Group is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a primary school in Southwark, London, to support a child on a 1:1 basis after half-term. You will use positive behaviour strategies to de-escalate situations, helping the pupil regulate emotions and engage with learning.

Experience with SEMH/ADHD and challenging behaviour is essential; restraint or positive handling training is highly desirable.

Formación

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH, ADHD or challenging behaviour.
• Restraint training or Team Teach/positive handling training desirable.
• Experience in a primary school setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 support to the child throughout the school day.
• Utilise positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Support emotional regulation and social skills development.

Conocimientos

Restraint training

Positive handling training

Descripción del empleo

Behaviour Mentor - Southwark - £95-£115 per day - Primary School - After Half-Term Start

• Behaviour Mentor required for a primary school in Southwark
• Behaviour Mentor required to start after half-term
• Behaviour Mentor required to support a child with ADHD, SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Ideally, the successful Behaviour Mentor will have restraint training or relevant positive handling training

Are you looking for a Behaviour Mentor role within a primary school?

Do you have experience supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Are you confident managing challenging behaviour, de-escalating situations and helping children regulate their emotions?

If you answered YES, then this Behaviour Mentor role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Position - Behaviour Mentor

A primary school in Southwark is seeking a dedicated and experienced Behaviour Mentor to join their team after half-term. You will be working closely with a child who presents with challenging behaviour and requires consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day. The child has additional needs, including ADHD and SEMH, and can sometimes display physical behaviour when dysregulated.As the Behaviour Mentor, your role will be to build a strong and trusting relationship with the child, understand their individual needs and identify triggers that may lead to challenging behaviour. You will use positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques to help the child regulate their emotions, manage difficult situations and engage more positively with learning. You will also support the child in developing their confidence, emotional regulation and social skills, while maintaining consistent boundaries and encouraging positive choices.Previous experience working with children with SEMH, ADHD or challenging behaviour is essential. Candidates with restraint training, Team Teach or relevant positive handling training would be highly desirable, although candidates with strong relevant experience may also be considered.

The School - Behaviour Mentor

This is a two-form entry primary school in Southwark, catering for approximately 450 pupils aged 2-11. The school benefits from a strong Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and is part of a wider federation, providing a supportive and collaborative working environment.The school values consistency, positive relationships and effective behaviour management to ensure pupils receive the support they need to thrive. You will work closely with experienced staff and the wider school team to help the child overcome barriers to learning, develop emotional regulation and access the curriculum as positively as possible.