SEMH Behaviour Mentor

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking an SEMH Behaviour Mentor in Wakefield. This role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, implementing behaviour management strategies, and collaborating with teaching staff. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH and strong interpersonal skills. Join a supportive environment and make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Personalised career support

Impactful role in a supportive setting

Pathway to permanent employment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of SEMH issues and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Implement effective behaviour management techniques.
• Monitor and track student progress.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in behaviour support

Tools

Team Teach training

Job description

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 anupdated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)and anenhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate 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 passionateSEMH Behaviour Mentoreager to make a real difference in the lives of children inWakefield, 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.

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