Impactful Behaviour Mentor for Secondary (KS3–KS4)

Value Education LTD; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Value Education is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to support students across KS3 and KS4 in various settings, with a focus on behaviour, SEMH needs and engagement in education. Start ASAP; roles cover full-time, part-time, temporary and long-term placements in Bury and surrounding areas.

You will build positive relationships, provide mentoring, and support the school's SEN team while implementing individual support plans and behaviour strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Confidence working with students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people's development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Relevant qualification or experience in education, youth work, childcare, psychology, counselling or a similar field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4 with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group mentoring.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Supporting students to manage their behaviour and emotions effectively.
• Helping students develop positive attitudes towards education and learning.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the school's SEN team.
• Implementing behaviour strategies and individual support plans.
• De-escalating challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Supporting students who may have SEMH, SEN or challenging behaviour.
• Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Student engagement

One-to-one mentoring

Education

Relevant education qualification

Job description

Value Education is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to support students across KS3 and KS4 in various settings, with a focus on behaviour, SEMH needs and engagement in education. Start ASAP; roles cover full-time, part-time, temporary and long-term placements in Bury and surrounding areas.

You will build positive relationships, provide mentoring, and support the school's SEN team while implementing individual support plans and behaviour strategies.