Behaviour Mentor for SEMH Support & GCSE Progress

Senploy; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training

Consultant support

Career progression

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support students in Years 10 and 11 at a SEMH setting near Derbyshire. You will promote positive behaviour, help pupils develop emotional regulation, and support GCSE learning in a therapeutic, personalised environment.

Requirements include an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and a minimum Level 3 qualification in Education, Psychology, Health and Social Care, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Education, Psychology, Health and Social Care, SEN, Behaviour Support, or related field (desirable).
• Must be patient, empathetic and able to de-escalate challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Working one-to-one with students who display challenging behaviour or need additional support.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted adult and role model.
• Helping students develop self-control, emotional regulation, and social skills.
• Creating and monitoring behaviour support plans and targets.
• As a Behaviour Mentor you will use adaptive strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours, promoting engagement and learning progression.
• Develop, monitor, and review individual behaviour support plans, liaising with pastoral leads, parents, and other professionals as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

De-escalation skills

Empathetic

Patient

Calm approach

Education

Level 3 qualification in Education, Psychology, Health and Social Care, SEN, or related field

Tools

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support students in Years 10 and 11 at a SEMH setting near Derbyshire. You will promote positive behaviour, help pupils develop emotional regulation, and support GCSE learning in a therapeutic, personalised environment.

Requirements include an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and a minimum Level 3 qualification in Education, Psychology, Health and Social Care, or a related field.