Behaviour Mentor

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Behaviour Mentor to join their team in Stockport. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of secondary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You'll provide tailored support, helping students overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals. With a focus on collaboration and holistic development, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a supportive educational environment. Join this rewarding journey and help shape the future of young individuals in need of guidance and encouragement.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Access to 2,500+ FREE CPD courses

Generous referral scheme

Full interview preparation

Ongoing support throughout placement

User-friendly Online Portal

Free social and networking events

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teenagers with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Legal right to work in the UK and a DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and assist students with their learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to support students' needs.

Skills

Supporting students with SEMH needs

Literacy and numeracy assistance

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Experience with challenging behaviour

Education

Legal right to work in the UK

DBS on the Update Service

Professional references

Job description

Exciting Opportunity at Tradewind to join our team as a Behaviour Mentor in Stockport!

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Mentor seeking a rewarding new role? Look no further!

• Start ASAP!
• Full time & long term expected to turn permanent for right person.
• Excellent pay up to £90/day.
• Supporting secondary aged pupils in small groups with Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs (SEMH).
• Based at a secondary alternative provision catering for young people that struggle within mainstream settings.

Role Overview:

As a Behaviour Mentor at this secondary alternative provision school in Stockport you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning but also emotional and mental health needs. This Secondary Pupil Referral Unit specialises in catering for children who may face challenges related to social, emotional or mental health difficulties and vulnerable backgrounds. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing support on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
• Assisting students with literacy, numeracy, and general subject knowledge
• Supporting individuals with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties
• Assisting those with mental health needs and anxiety
• Provide holistic support based around social, emotional, behavioural, physical, mental & academic progress.
• Collaborating with the SEN team, senior leaders, heads of departments, parents and carers, social workers, and other professionals in the child's multidisciplinary team

School:

You will have the opportunity to work within a successful Secondary PRU catering for children aged 11-16 with strong links to the community and other schools in the borough. The PRU is easily located by car, bus on train in central Stockport, near the town hall.

Requirements:

• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Provide a CV with a full history
• Have a DBS on the Update Service or be prepared to get a new one
• Min of two professional reference checks
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable)
• Some experience supporting teenagers or young adults with challenging behaviour or mental health needs.
• Candidates with experience as a Secondary Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker, Sports Coach, Pastoral Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant or other role within Alternative Provision would be ideal for this role.

Benefits of working via Tradewind:

• Top rates of pay, as we attract the best education talent
• Access to more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency including over 2,500 FREE courses with The National College.
• A generous referral scheme to earn rewards for recommending friends
• Full interview preparation and assistance to boost your confidence and chances of success
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• User-friendly Online Portal for easy timesheet management and availability updates
• Free social and networking events to connect with peers and consultants

Join Tradewind and embark on a rewarding career journey today!