Overview
Temporary Level 1 Behaviour Mentor Required until March 2026 to cover Maternity Leave
Start Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Grade 5 (pt 11-14) Actual Salary £21006.99 - £22787.71 (pay award pending)
Details
We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient, Level 1 Behaviour Mentor with excellent interpersonal skills to work within our school. We welcome applications from experienced SEND Teaching Assistants who have experience of working with children with ASD, language and communication difficulties and significant SEMH needs. The successful candidate will have proven experience within a school/classroom setting and ideally have experience of successfully delivering at least one type of intervention programme. Previous experience working with children with challenging behaviour is essential.
Closing date for applications: Friday 26th September, 12.00noon. Interviews: TBC. Visits to the school are encouraged – please contact Natalie Sutton, Business Manager at the school to arrange.
Elmbrook School is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. We use Safer Recruitment procedures for all staff appointments at the school. All job offers are subject to obtaining satisfactory DBS clearance, pre-employment identity checks and references.
Responsibilities
* Work with primary aged children within our PRU to support SEMH and ASD needs.
* Deliver at least one intervention programme where appropriate.
* Support and maintain records of SEND provision.
* Meet the well-being, personal care and hygiene needs of children.
* Be committed to removing barriers to learning and supporting personal and academic growth.
* Support children with challenging behaviour and implement approved strategies in school settings.
* Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
* Undertake appropriate training as required.
Person Specification / Qualifications
* Have previous significant SEMH and ASD experience.
* Be able and willing to undertake appropriate training.
* Have good communication and interpersonal/listening skills.
* Have proven experience/involvement of SEND strategies.
* Be able to support and maintain records of SEND provision.
* Be committed to removing barriers to learning and supporting personal and academic growth.
* Have previous experience working with children with challenging behaviour (essential).
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