Behaviour Mentor Assistant

ACADEMICS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Chelmsford is seeking a Behaviour Mentor Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience while improving the behaviour and wellbeing of pupils. The ideal candidate is resilient and calm, able to effectively de-escalate situations and build rapport with children. A relevant degree or experience is preferred, and there is potential for a long-term position leading to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor is ideal.
• Support students inside and outside the classroom.
• Devise strategies to improve confidence and self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Support students with challenging behaviour and SEND.
• Provide individual and group work support.
• Build strong rapport with young people.

Skills

Resilience

Calmness

Ability to de-escalate situations

Education

Relevant degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Behaviour Mentor Assistant - Chelmsford, Essex

Education and training

Are you a recent graduate with a knowledge of & passion for Special Education Needs?

Are you seeking a new role where you can support pupils with additional needs?

Would you like the opportunity to gain extensive and invaluable hands-on experience?

If this sounds like you, please read below and click 'Apply Now'

** Behaviour Mentor Assistant

** Chelmsford, Essex

** Education and training

** £88-£105 per day

** 8:30am-3:30pm

** As soon as possible start date

** Long-term with the view of going permanent for September

** Supporting students with challenging behaviour and SEND

** 1-1 support as well as group work

** Hands-on, invaluable experience to be gained

This school is looking for someone who has experience working with individuals and small groups of children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Due to the students having SEMH (and additional challenging behaviour), this role would suit someone who is able to build a strong rapport with young people and children.

You must be resilient, calm and able to de-escalate a potentially volatile situation ensuring all pupils and members of staff are safe and able to learn and develop their skills.

You will be working with pupils on a 1-1 basis and at times, within small groups as well.

Ideal Candidates will:

• Have previous experience working as a behaviour mentor or hold a relevant degree
• Improve the behaviour and wellbeing of individual pupils
• Support pupils inside and outside of the classroom
• Help pupils to increase their confidence and self-esteem by listening to them and devising appropriate strategies

This a brilliant opportunity to join an inclusive, friendly, warm and welcoming primary school. They are all likeminded in providing the best education to all students and work hard to create an inclusive environment for all.

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply Now'

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