Behaviour Support Mentor

Description:

Behaviour Support Mentor

Location: South Manchester
Salary: £23,500
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:15-16:00
Start Date: Immediate

Make a real difference. Build positive futures.

Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Mentor, Behaviour Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs?

A growing specialist education group committed to improving outcomes through exceptional education, are looking for a calm, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Support Mentor to provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support.

You will help pupils understand their emotions, manage behaviour, overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence, resilience and strategies needed to succeed.

What you'll be doing:

Provide 1:1 mentoring, behaviour support and small-group interventions
Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and engagement
Use de-escalation, restorative and trauma-informed approaches
Follow EHCP outcomes, behaviour plans and risk assessments
Support pupils to access learning safely and successfully
Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, therapists and families
Maintain accurate behaviour, intervention and safeguarding records
Promote confidence, independence and positive choicesWe're looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND or behavioural challenges
Is calm, patient, resilient and consistent under pressure
Has experience with behaviour support, de-escalation or regulation strategies
Understands that behaviour can be a form of communication
Has excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
Can adapt support to individual learning, communication and sensory needs
Holds a Level 3+ qualification in education, childcare, psychology, youth work, health or a related field
Specialist/alternative education experience is desirable
Positive handling/de-escalation training is desirableWhy join?

Rewarding role within a growing specialist education group
Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
Training across SEND, safeguarding, behaviour and first aid
Development in autism, ADHD, communication and trauma-informed practice
Supportive leadership and cooperative team culture
Genuine career development and progression
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every dayApply today or contact our Manchester branch on (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.

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