Behaviour Mentor

Balfor Recruitment Group; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative provision school in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a passionate Behaviour Mentor to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will build positive relationships and provide personalized assistance in a nurturing environment. This full-time role offers competitive daily rates and a chance to make a real difference in students' lives. Join a dedicated team committed to helping students thrive.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH needs in an alternative provision.
• Recent school-based references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized assistance to students with SEMH needs.
• Foster a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £100 – £125 per day

The School/role:

We are working with an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Alternative Provision school based in Stoke-On-Trent that are seeking a strong, passionate, and resilient 1:1 teaching assistant to join their team.

The school are committed to offering a second chance to students with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH) that may not thrive in mainstream education. Since their establishment, the school have provided a positive environment where every student is encouraged to succeed.

This role will require personalised assistance, fostering a supportive learning environment, and helping students overcome challenges they may face related to SEMH needs such as anxiety, behavioural difficulties, and social interaction. The ideal candidate for this role will be experienced in supporting SEMH needs in an alternative provision. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have an excellent ability to build positive relationships with students facing unique challenges.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience
• ASD, SEMH, Non-verbal, PMLD, MLD, visual impairment needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent school-based references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service

Balfor Recruitment is an award-winning recruiter to the public, private and non-profit sectors for temporary, contract and permanent staffing. With over 20 years of proven success within the recruitment industry we can provide specialist staff in the following areas:

• SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Primary Teachers and Support Staff
• Secondary Teachers and Support Staff
• Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants
• FE Lecturers
• Note Takers
• BSL Signers
• Academic Support Workers and Dyslexia Tutors

What you’ll get in return:

As well as an attractive and competitive daily rate, you will gain experience of working within a school and a good insight into the education sector. We’re extremely proud to have been assisting schools in these areas for several years. You will also join our ‘refer a friend’ scheme where you could be entitled to receive £200 in vouchers.

What you need to do now:

You can also click “apply now” to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration.

If you feel this role isn’t right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Balfor are members of the REC. Candidates pay rates are in line with the AWR policy which means that after qualifying period supply teachers can be paid to scale.

Balfor Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Balfor Recruitment is committed to Safer Recruitment and any appointments made will be subject to employment checks including a DBS check.

Balfor Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Level 3 Teaching and Learning, NCFE Level 2, CACHE Level 3