Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Teaching assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support students with behavioural challenges in a Secondary school in Tower Hamlets. The role involves working closely with teachers and parents to foster positive behaviour and emotional development. Ideal candidates will have experience with children facing emotional challenges and a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies. This is a full-time temporary position with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £50 in shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural challenges.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support for students with behavioural challenges.
• Work closely with teaching staff to develop individualised behaviour plans.
• Monitor and track students’ behaviour and progress.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Behaviour Management

Education

Relevant qualification in education, youth work, or social care

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor Location: Tower Hamlets Contract Type: Full-time Job Overview: Axcis are looking for a Behaviour mentor to join a Secondary school setting in Tower Hamlets. The Behaviour Mentor will play a crucial role in supporting students with behavioural challenges, helping them to develop positive behaviours and coping strategies to succeed both academically and socially. This role involves working closely with teachers, parents, and support staff to create an environment where students can thrive and make progress. Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-on-one and small group support for students with behavioural challenges, helping them to develop appropriate social, emotional, and behavioural skills. • Work closely with teaching staff to develop individualised behaviour plans and interventions tailored to the needs of students. • Monitor and track students’ behaviour and progress, providing feedback to teachers and senior leaders. • Deliver interventions to address specific behavioural issues, including anger management, social skills, and conflict resolution. • Encourage and model positive behaviour through proactive support, building students’ self-esteem and resilience. • Foster strong relationships with students, providing a safe and supportive environment where they feel valued and respected. • Assist in the development and delivery of tailored programmes to promote emotional and social development. • Support the school’s wider approach to promoting good behaviour, including helping to maintain a positive and respectful school culture. • Engage with parents and carers to provide updates and offer strategies for supporting positive behaviour at home. Requirements: • Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural or emotional challenges. • Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and approaches. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents. • Empathy, patience, and resilience in supporting students with complex needs. • A proactive and solution-focused approach to managing challenging situations. • Experience in delivering interventions or mentoring would be an advantage. • A relevant qualification in education, youth work, or social care (or equivalent) is desirable.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hannah Bassett on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1066.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Hannah Bassett

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1066