Behaviour mentor

Smile Education; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support students with special educational needs in a classroom setting. This full-time role involves working closely with a student on a 1:1 basis, fostering a secure and positive learning environment. You'll be instrumental in developing relationships with the child, staff, and family, ensuring effective communication regarding progress and strategies for success. Join a supportive team that values education and personal growth, and enjoy benefits such as competitive daily rates, holiday pay, and free CPD training. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child's educational journey.

Benefits

Daily Rate of £85-£100

PAYE and Umbrella Payment Options

Holiday Pay of 12.07%

Free CPD Training

Referral Scheme up to £200

Dedicated Consultant

Qualifications

• Must have an up-to-date DBS or one dated within the last 12 months.
• Experience with SEN children on a 1:1 basis or small groups.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a student, focusing on building a positive relationship.
• Communicate consistently with the class teacher about the student's progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Consistency

Empathy

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Health and Social Care (Level 2 or 3)

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting for a behaviour mentor to work in an SEN school near the Great Barr area. The school is committed to supporting staff and working hard collectively to ensure the best education for the student within their school.

The Behaviour mentor role would be working full time in a classroom setting with a student on a 1:1 basis, working Monday to Friday 8:30 to 3:30.

The Responsibilities of the Behaviour mentor:

• Have a sole focus on working 1:1 Basis.
• Develop and concentrate on building a relationship with the child, staff and family members.
• Constant and consistent communication with the class teacher regarding progress and potential methods of work.
• Create a secure and positive environment for the child to learn and feel comfortable.
• Being consistent with the student and providing stability.

To apply for this Behaviour mentor, you will need:

• An up-to-date DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months.
• A teaching assistant qualification or health and social care (level 2 or 3).
• Experience working with SEN children on a 1:1 basis or small groups work.
• Experience working with KS2/KS3 students.
• At least 2 professional references covering the last 2 years of work history.

The benefits of this Behaviour mentor role:

• A daily rate of £85-£100 a day.
• PAYE and Umbrella payment options.
• Holiday pay of 12.07%.
• Free CPD training available via the smile portal.
• Referral scheme up to £200.
• Dedicated consultant working within your area.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.