Behaviour Support Mentor – Transform Student Wellbeing

Prospero Teaching; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive pastoral team

Training & development

Rewarding role

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a motivated Behaviour Support Worker to join a thriving secondary school in Tendring, Essex. You will support students with behavioural, emotional or social needs and contribute to a calm, inclusive school environment.

The role is full-time during term time, with a competitive salary based on experience, and opportunities for training within a supportive pastoral team. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Calm, empathetic and confident when dealing with challenging situations.
• Able to build strong relationships with young people.
• Skilled in de-escalation, communication and positive behaviour management.
• Resilient, proactive and committed to supporting the schools behaviour ethos.
• Experienced in working with children or young people (school experience preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional or social support
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help pupils make better choices
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions
• Support the development and delivery of behaviour improvement strategies
• Assist in managing behaviour incidents, restorative conversations and reintegration plans
• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies where appropriate
• Help maintain a calm, safe and inclusive school environment

Skills

Calm demeanor

Empathetic

Relationship-building

De-escalation

Communication

Behaviour management

Resilient

Proactive

Experience with children

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a motivated Behaviour Support Worker to join a thriving secondary school in Tendring, Essex. You will support students with behavioural, emotional or social needs and contribute to a calm, inclusive school environment.

The role is full-time during term time, with a competitive salary based on experience, and opportunities for training within a supportive pastoral team. Start date ASAP.