Part-time Learning Behaviour Mentor

Veritas Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a Learning Behaviour Mentor (SEMH) to support children and young people facing SEMH or behavioural barriers in mainstream schools, SEN units and APs. You will help students regulate emotions and participate in education, working closely with teachers and families.

The role involves 1-1 and group support, delivering interventions, de-escalating situations with calming strategies, and building life skills and resilience in a supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Empathise with vulnerable pupils and build trust.
• Stay calm under pressure with emotional resilience.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Experience with children, youth work or care settings.
• GCSE English/Maths; DBS check required.
• Specialist training such as Team Teach or safeguarding certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and group support to aid development in social and emotional skills.
• Support in academic studies and deliver interventions.
• De-escalate challenging environments with calming strategies.
• Engage in activities that build life skills and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers and school staff.
• Communicate with parents/carers to support student needs.
• Collaborate with SEN specialists in support of child development.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Education

GCSE English/Maths

Job description

Job Title: Learning Behaviour Mentor (SEMH)

The Role:

Support children and young people who face social, emotional, mental health (SEMH), or behavioural barriers that stop them from engaging with their education. Work inside mainstream schools, special educational needs (SEN) units, and alternative provisions (APs) to help students regulate emotions and achieve their potential.

Direct Support:

• Provide 1-1 and group support to aid development in social and emotional skills, building relationships and resilience within an educational setting.
• Support in academic studies and deliver interventions.
• De-escalate challenging environments with calming strategies.
• Engage in activities that build life skills and emotional regulation skills.
• Work closely and support teachers and school staff.
• Communicate and connect with parents/ carers to further support student's needs.
• Collaborate with SEN specialists in support of child emotional regulation and social development.

Admin Support:

• Utilise EHCP Plans to create personalise targets for pupils.
• Update daily behaviour and progress trackers.
• Log communications with parents and carers onto appropriate data platforms.

Requirements:

Expected:

• Ability to empathise with vulnerable pupils & patiently build trust and rapport.
• Utilise emotional resilience with the capacity to stay calm under intense pressure and set clear boundaries.
• Have strong communication skills with strong active listening and conflict resolution skills.
• Have experience in working (volunteer/ paid) with children, youth work, vulnerable people, care settings.
• Academic baseline of GCSE or Qualifications in English/Maths
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)

Desired:

• Specialist training/ qualifications (Team Teach, Safeguarding Certificates etc)

Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

For further information, please contact

Hannah Gartshore - [e-mail]

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'