Behaviour Mentor

Empowering Learning; Redcar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a passionate Behaviour Support Worker for a temp-to-perm role at a new SEND school in LS9. The successful candidate will support pupils aged 4-16 with complex SEND needs, promoting emotional regulation and positive behavior. This role involves coaching staff, collaborating with parents, and delivering targeted interventions while ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Free safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

CV writing support

Access to training workshops and CPD courses

Referral scheme for Teachers and Teaching Assistants

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role supporting pupils with SEND.
• Strong understanding of emotional regulation and positive behavior strategies.
• Ability to effectively liaise with parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on restorative practice and emotional regulation across the school.
• Monitor and evaluate behavior trends and ensure effective intervention plans.
• Deliver targeted interventions including Lego therapy and bereavement support.

Skills

Emotional regulation

Restorative practice

Behaviour strategies

Coaching

Personal development

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker - Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity at a New SEND School in LS9!

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with complex SEND needs? Do you thrive on building positive relationships, promoting restorative practice, and empowering young learners to regulate their emotions and behaviour?

We're working with a new SEND school in LS9 and seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to champion positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, and relational strategies.

About the Role:

This is a temp-to-perm position, offering an opportunity to grow and develop within the school. You'll work across pathways for pupils aged 4-16, ensuring their welfare, emotional well being, and social communication needs are met. You'll coach and mentor staff, collaborate with parents and professionals, and provide targeted interventions that support pupils in their learning and personal development.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading on restorative practice and emotional regulation across the school
• Supporting pupils with complex SEND needs to manage their emotions and behaviour
• Coaching and mentoring staff on relational practice and behaviour strategies
• Working with parents, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams to support pupils' wellbeing
• Delivering targeted interventions, including Lego therapy, bereavement support, and Circle of Friends
• Monitoring and evaluating behaviour trends, ensuring effective intervention plans
• Responding to behaviour support calls via two-way radios and leading post-incident debriefings
• Ensuring the voice of every child is heard, documented, and valued
• Assisting with break and lunchtime supervision to maintain a safe and positive environment
• Complying with child protection policies and all aspects of safeguarding

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a similar or related role, supporting pupils with special educational needs
• A strong understanding of emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Someone passionate about restorative practice and building positive relationships
• A resilient team player who can coach and develop staff in relational strategies
• A professional who can effectively liaise with parents and external agencies
• Someone adaptable and proactive, ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, candidates must complete an application form prior to starting.

What We Offer:

• The unique opportunity to be part of a new SEND school
• Comprehensive training, including Team Teach Tutor responsibilities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• A clear pathway to a permanent position, providing stability and career progression

Benefits:

• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
• CV writing support
• Fast, effective compliance service
• 150 Referral scheme for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Access to training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.

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