Behaviour Mentor - Autism Support

EdEx - Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support children with Autism in a mainstream Secondary School in Bexley. This full-time role begins in September and involves working alongside students with complex behavioural needs. Ideal for a Psychology or Criminology graduate seeking practical experience before pursuing a career in related fields. Responsibilities include maintaining engagement and supporting social skill development in students.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism is preferred.
• Ability to engage and motivate students with complex needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures in education.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of SEN & SEMH in the classroom.
• Encourage students' social skills development.
• Work in smaller groups to accommodate individual needs.
• Comply with school's safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience supporting children with Autism

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Positive role model qualities

Education

Psychology or Criminology degree

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Autism Support

Q - Do you have experience or are looking to gain experience supporting children with Autism?

This mainstream Secondary School located in the Borough of Bexley is looking for the perfect hard-working, resilient graduate to join their exceptional team! As a Behaviour Mentor, you will be working alongside pupils with SEMH & complex behavioural needs who require some additional guidance from a positive and assertive role model! You will support their everyday routine and keep them engaged and motivated to learn in the classroom. This is a full-time, long-term post, commencing in September.

• This is an ideal position for a Psychology / Criminology graduate who is seeking first-hand experience before pursuing a career as a Prison Liaison Officer, Therapist, Counsellor, Youth Mentor amongst others.

Behaviour Mentor - Autism Support Job role :

• Supporting children with a range of SEN & SEMH to keep them engaged in the classroom


• Encourage the development of the students' social skills


• Work within the classroom and in smaller groups to accommodate needs


• Support and comply with the school's safeguarding procedures


• Full-time, long-term position starting ASAP


• Located in the Borough of Bexley