Behaviour Mentor

Smile Education; Shrewsbury; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Smile Education are recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to support students with behavioural, social and emotional needs in a secondary school in the Telford area. The role focuses on building confidence, positive relationships and helping learners engage more effectively with education.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, working with teaching and pastoral teams, and promoting a safe, inclusive environment where students can reach their potential.

Qualifikationen

• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and maintain professional boundaries.

Aufgaben

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with behavioural, social or emotional needs.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model.
• Helping students manage their behaviour, develop self-regulation and make positive choices.
• Working alongside teaching and pastoral teams to support individual student needs.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Supporting students to engage in lessons and overcome barriers to learning.
• Monitoring behaviour and progress, providing feedback to relevant staff.
• Implementing behaviour strategies and following school policies.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Promoting a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Kenntnisse

Calm demeanor

Patient

Resilience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Jobbeschreibung

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor to work within a secondary school in the Telford area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a patient, resilient and supportive individual who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning. The role involves supporting students with behavioural, social and emotional needs, helping them build confidence, develop positive relationships and engage more successfully with their education.

The school promotes high expectations, positive behaviour and personal achievement, with a strong focus on creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Role

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with behavioural, social or emotional needs.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model.
• Helping students manage their behaviour, develop self-regulation and make positive choices.
• Working alongside teaching and pastoral teams to support individual student needs.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Supporting students to engage in lessons and overcome barriers to learning.
• Monitoring behaviour and progress, providing feedback to relevant staff.
• Implementing behaviour strategies and following school policies.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Promoting a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

What the School Are Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational, pastoral or support role.
• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs would be advantageous.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and maintaining professional boundaries.
• The ability to remain consistent and composed in difficult situations.
• A flexible, reliable and professional attitude.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.

Why Work with Smile Education?

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. As education recruitment specialists, we have a proven track record of supporting experienced professionals and those looking to develop their careers within education.

We offer access to training and CPD opportunities, work closely with established schools and academy trusts across the local area, and provide ongoing support throughout your placement. Our aim is to find the right role for every candidate and help you build a rewarding career in education.

Safeguarding

Smile Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary compliance checks, including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List and qualification checks, where applicable.

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