Behaviour Mentor/ Youth worker

Connex Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 19,428 - 22,659; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor/Youth Worker to join a specialist school in Wolverhampton. You will support students with SEMH and SEN, helping them to grow academically and emotionally, and provide positive guidance throughout the day.

The role is full time, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP or September start. You will build trustful relationships, deliver 1:1 and small group support, and help pupils develop social, emotional and life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Experience with SEMH and SEN pupils.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain this.
• Available to work full time.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with pupils from difficult backgrounds.
• Make a lasting impact on young children’s lives.
• Help students develop social, emotional and life skills.
• Guiding young students in the right direction and helping them develop as a person.
• Provide 1:1 and group support to students with SEMH and SEN.

Skills

Behaviour management

Job description

Role: Behaviour mentor/ Youth worker

Pay: £427.20 – £498.40 Per week

Start Date: ASAP or September

Full Time: Monday – Friday

Location: Wolverhampton

Connex Education are currently working with a specialist school with vulnerable children who are looking for individuals to join their school setting and help their students improve and grow both academically but also socially and emotionally giving them the correct guidance the students need.

This is an extremely rewarding role and is great for individuals with backgrounds in the police force working with young offenders, behaviour mentors, youth councillors and those with military backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Building lasting relationships with pupils who come from a difficult upbringing


• Making a lasting impact on young children’s lives


• Helping students develop there social, emotional and life skills


• Guiding young students in the right direction and helping them develop as a person


• Provide 1:1 and group support to students with SEMH and SEN

Requirements

• Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour


• Experience in dealing with children who have both SEMH and SEN needs


• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain this


• Must be available to work full time

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.