Behaviour Mentor

Description:

Prospero Teaching is recruiting Psychology Graduates to work as Behaviour Mentors in secondary schools and alternative provisions across the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), SEND and behavioural challenges before progressing into teaching, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology or other education-based careers.

You'll work closely with school staff to build positive relationships, promote engagement in learning and help students overcome barriers to education through one-to-one and small group support.

Previous experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or care is desirable but not essential.

The Ideal Candidate

Holds a Psychology degree (or a related degree)
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Is patient, resilient and proactive
Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to obtain one)
Has the right to work in the UK

What Prospero Teaching Offers

A dedicated Secondary Recruitment Consultant
Competitive pay rates
Interview preparation and career support
Free access to Prospero Learning, including CPD and accredited online training
Team Teach training opportunities (where applicable)
Ongoing support throughout your placementIf you would like to learn more or discuss the role further, please contact our Birmingham office on (phone number removed) or Jasmine directly on (phone number removed).

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to complete all safeguarding and compliance checks before commencing work. Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references