Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Ad: Behaviour Mentor

Location: Walsall
Salary: £83.85 per day
Contract Type: Monday - Friday

About the Role: Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive specialist primary provision based in Walsall. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting students with their emotional and social development, helping them to overcome challenges and succeed in their academic pursuits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to students with behavioural and emotional difficulties.
• Develop and implement behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Build strong relationships with students to foster trust and confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to create inclusive learning environments.
• Monitor and track progress of students, reporting on their development and behaviour improvements.
• Assist in creating and facilitating interventions aimed at improving student well-being and academic success.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic attitude with a genuine desire to help students succeed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) are desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate of £83.85.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Supportive working environment with professional development opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of resources and training through Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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