Behaviour Mentor - Leicester City

Aspire People; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Behaviour Mentor to join their team in Leicester. This rewarding role involves supporting students facing behavioural challenges and helping them engage in their educational journey. You will collaborate with teachers and parents to create tailored behaviour plans, providing essential guidance to enhance students' emotional and social wellbeing. If you are empathetic, resilient, and possess excellent communication skills, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners while working in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Long-term contract with extension options

Opportunity to work in a strong community

DBS check support

Referral fee for recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience in educational or mentoring roles, particularly with challenging behaviours.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with challenging behaviours, encouraging engagement.
• Develop and implement individualised behaviour plans with staff and parents.

Skills

Behaviour Management Strategies

Communication Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Education

Experience working with children or young people

Qualification in special educational needs (SEN)

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled Behaviour Mentor to join our team in Leicester.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with challenging behaviours, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and engage more fully in their educational experience. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and parents to implement individualised behaviour plans, providing tailored interventions and guidance to improve students' overall emotional and social wellbeing.

This is a rewarding and dynamic role that requires a compassionate approach, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of how to support students with behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide one-to-one and group support to students with challenging behaviours, encouraging positive engagement with learning.
2. Develop and implement individualised behaviour plans in collaboration with teaching staff, pastoral leaders, and parents.
3. Support students during difficult situations, providing guidance on coping strategies and emotional regulation techniques.
4. Monitor student progress, keeping accurate records of interventions and behaviour outcomes.
5. Promote a positive school culture by supporting the implementation of school-wide behaviour strategies and helping to establish clear expectations.
6. Work with external agencies such as educational psychologists and other professionals to support students as needed.
7. Deliver tailored interventions that address specific emotional, social, and behavioural needs.

Key Skills and Experience:

1. Experience working with children or young people in an educational or mentoring capacity, especially those with behavioural or emotional challenges.
2. Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and a positive, proactive approach to supporting students.
3. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with students, staff, and parents.
4. Patience, resilience, and empathy when working with young people facing personal challenges.
5. Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage difficult situations effectively.
6. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
7. Experience or qualification in special educational needs (SEN) or mental health support is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. Long-term contract with the option of extending or "as and when".
3. Developing social and cognitive development.
4. Opportunity to work in a school with a strong community presence.
5. Willing to undertake a DBS through Aspire People or be on the update service.
6. Unlock up to £250 referral fee for each recommendation to Aspire People.

If you feel this position is for you, please apply above and I will be in touch. Apply today and help shape the future of young learners in Leicester!

Please apply now with a copy of your CV.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.