SEMH Behaviour Mentor

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a passionate SEMH Behaviour Mentor to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs in Wakefield. This role involves providing tailored support, implementing behaviour management strategies, and collaborating with educational professionals to promote student well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience in an educational setting and a strong understanding of SEMH issues.

Benefits

Personalised career support

Pathway to permanent employment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of SEMH issues and behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to build rapport with students and collaborate with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Implement effective behaviour management techniques.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing regular feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications in behaviour support, mental health, or education

Team Teach training

Job description

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Job Title: SEMH Behaviour Mentor
Location: Wakefield, WF4
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? GSL Education seeks a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive educational setting in the Wakefield area. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with students, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs, focusing on emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Implement effective behaviour management techniques, including de-escalation strategies, to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to develop and implement Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs) and support strategies.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience, confidence, and self-esteem among students.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing regular feedback to relevant stakeholders and adapting support as necessary.
• Contribute to the development of a nurturing school culture, encouraging inclusion and student well-being.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, ideally in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of SEMH issues and effective behaviour management strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Relevant qualifications or training in behaviour support, mental health, or education are desirable but not essential.
• Team Teach training is desirable.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

What does GSL Education Offer?

• A dedicated consultant providing personalised career support.
• The chance to work in a rewarding and impactful role within a supportive school setting.
• A pathway to securing permanent employment within an inclusive educational environment.

If you are a passionate SEMH Behaviour Mentor eager to make a real difference in the lives of children in Wakefield, we invite you to apply today!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH Teacher’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.