Are you passionate about inspiring and empowering young pupils, fostering growth in their social skills, emotional resilience, and academic achievements?
A mainstream primary school in Bristol are looking for an experienced teaching assistant or learning support assistant to join their team as a Behaviour Mentor. The role will involve working 1:1 with a Year 5 pupil who displays challenging and anti-social behaviour.
* £17.75 per hour – PAYE, including holiday pay
* 20 hours per week
* Monday – Friday, 08.30 – 12.30
* Bedminster location, easily accessible by public transport
* Ongoing assignment that is likely to continue in the next school year
About the behaviour mentor role
* Working 1:1 with a year 5 child with diagnosed social, emotional and mental health needs, Autism and ADHD.
* Supporting and monitoring the pupil during regular movement breaks and breaktimes outside of the classroom with a small group of peers
* Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind
* Build a strong and meaningful relationship with the pupil – they are very passionate about sports, particularly boxing, martial arts, rugby, football and swimming, so a shared interest in sports would be highly beneficial
This is a fantastic opportunity if you are considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Probation, and Occupational Therapy, providing valuable experience for entering these fields.
About you
* Previous experience with young people, particularly those facing behavioural and emotional challenges – teaching assistant, learning support assistant, sports coach, babysitter, nanny etc
* Enthusiastic and passionate about making a different in the lives of children with special educational needs
* Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour including verbal and physical dysregulation