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Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a Positive Behaviour Mentor to support children and teenagers facing challenges related to mental health and behaviour. This role involves fostering positive decision-making, building meaningful relationships, and implementing restorative practices to enhance students' emotional wellbeing. Ideal for those considering careers in psychology or counselling, this position offers invaluable experience in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, this opportunity could be your next step.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children or managing challenging behaviour is beneficial.
  • Interest in mental health and behaviour is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Encourage positive decision-making and build strong relationships with students.
  • Implement therapeutic methods to engage pupils and boost their wellbeing.

Skills

Positive decision-making
Building relationships
Restorative practices
Emotional wellbeing support

Education

Degree in Psychology
Degree in Criminology

Job description

Role: Positive Behaviour Mentor

Location: Bristol

Sector: Education and Training

Are you passionate about supporting children and teenagers? Do you have a caring and positive nature, with an interest in mental health and behaviour?

If yes, then this could be the role for you…

A Specialist Provision in Bristol is looking for a friendly and patient individual to join their team as a Positive Behaviour Mentor. This school caters for children and teenagers who display challenging and anti-social behaviour, often due to a diagnosed social, emotional and mental health need, as well as Autism and ADHD.

As a Positive Behaviour Mentor, you will:

  1. Help to encourage positive decision-making amongst students.
  2. Build strong and meaningful relationships with all pupils.
  3. Learn and implement restorative practices and therapeutic methods to engage pupils.
  4. Help to increase attendance and in turn, behaviour.
  5. Boost emotional wellbeing and self-esteem.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Probation, and Occupational Therapy, providing valuable experience, education, and training for entering these fields.

The school is ideally looking for an individual who is both determined and resilient, with a keen interest in mental health and behaviour. Previous experience working with children or managing challenging behaviour would be beneficial. A degree in Psychology or Criminology would be great!

Key Information:

  1. Positive Behaviour Mentor
  2. ASAP Start
  3. £90 to £100 per day
  4. Bristol
  5. Mental Health & Behaviour

If you are interested in this role, please apply today!

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