Behaviour Mentor - 1:1 Support (Leicester)
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Start Date: After May Half Term
Contract Type: Full-Time (5 days a week)
Salary: £100-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Aspire People is excited to be supporting a vibrant primary school in Leicester to find a skilled and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to work 1:1 with a child who has severe behavioural needs. This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's development, helping them to overcome barriers and succeed academically and socially in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1:1 Behaviour Support: Provide tailored behavioural support to a child with severe behavioural needs. You'll work closely with the child throughout the school day, helping them manage and regulate their behaviour in both structured and unstructured environments.
Behaviour Intervention: Implement bespoke behaviour intervention strategies, in collaboration with the SENCO and class teacher, to address specific challenges the child faces. Adapt these strategies as needed to ensure the child's continued progress and wellbeing.
Positive Reinforcement: Use positive reinforcement techniques to reward desirable behaviours, encouraging the child's growth and fostering a sense of achievement. Help to build their confidence and motivation.
Emotional and Social Support: Guide the child in developing social skills and emotional regulation. Provide support during difficult moments and help the child build coping mechanisms for challenging situations.
In-Class Support: Assist the child during lessons, ensuring they remain focused and engaged. Support the child during transitions between activities, ensuring minimal disruption and a smooth learning experience.
Collaboration with Staff and Parents: Regularly liaise with the child's teacher, SENCO, and parents to discuss progress and share feedback. You'll be involved in planning and reviewing the child's individual development and behaviour plans.
Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain clear, detailed records of the child's behaviour, progress, and any incidents. Regularly update staff and parents to ensure a consistent approach is maintained.
What We're Looking For:
Experience with Severe Behavioural Needs: Previous experience working with children who have significant behavioural challenges, ideally in an educational or similar environment.
Strong Behaviour Management Techniques: A deep understanding of a range of behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation methods, and the ability to apply them effectively.
Patience, Resilience, and Empathy: The ability to remain calm, positive, and consistent when faced with challenging situations. A compassionate approach to supporting the child's emotional needs is essential.
Team Player: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and external professionals.
Adaptability: The ability to think on your feet and adjust to the child's evolving needs and the demands of the school environment.
Organised and Reflective: Good record-keeping skills and the ability to reflect on and adapt strategies to ensure continuous improvement for the child.
Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or other challenging behaviours.
Knowledge of effective behaviour management techniques, including positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies.
A calm, nurturing approach with the ability to build trust and rapport with children and staff.
A real passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and personal development.
Why Join Us?
This is an incredibly rewarding role where you will have the chance to make a direct, positive impact on a child's life. The school is committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, and you'll be part of a supportive team that values professional development and collaboration.
If you are an experienced Behaviour Mentor with the passion and skills to support children with severe behavioural needs, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or for more information, please contact Matt at
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Aspire People is proud to be working in partnership with this school, and we are excited to find the right candidate to provide valuable support to this child.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks