Job description
Behaviour Support Mentor
Position: Behaviour Support Mentor
Location: Durham
Contract: Full-Time
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? We are a leading recruitment agency looking to fill an exciting opportunity for a full-time Behaviour Support Mentor to join a dynamic SEND School in Durham. This is your chance to be a part of a supportive and forward-thinking educational environment, where your contributions will directly impact student’s academic and personal development.
The Behaviour Support Mentor will work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small or large groups.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Developing and using strategies to manage and support pupils with challenging behaviour.
2. To develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with identified students.
3. To draw up agreed action plans with students outlining the aims of the mentoring.
4. Working alongside teachers, Heads of House and support staff to promote the effective use of behaviour management strategies.
5. Working alongside parents in helping them to support the work of the school in improving individual children’s behaviour and ensuring that there are effective lines of communication operating between school and home.
6. Working directly with individuals or groups to raise self-esteem and confidence of pupils with a view to improving their personal and social skills.
7. Monitoring progress in improving behaviour and maintaining improvements once made
Working for Prospero Teaching you can expect to receive the following: –
8. A competitive salary depending on experience
9. Working with a team of dedicated and friendly consultants * Professional and organised structure
10. 24-hour service
11. A rewarding teaching environment
12. Professional career development
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work