Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join an Ofsted-rated 'Good' secondary school in Tottenham. This is a full-time position starting Septemeber 2024 and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of becoming permanent based on performance. The role offers a competitive weekly pay range of £85 - £105 per day

Role Overview:

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting students to improve their behaviour and engagement with learning. Your responsibilities will include:

• One-on-One Mentoring: Providing individualized support to students who need help managing their behaviour and emotions, helping them to develop coping strategies and positive behaviours.
• Small Group Sessions: Leading small group interventions focused on social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.
• In-Class Support: Assisting teachers in managing classroom behaviour, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment for all students.
• Monitoring Progress: Keeping detailed records of student behaviour and progress, and reporting regularly to teachers, parents, and senior leadership.
• Behaviour Plans: Developing and implementing behaviour management plans tailored to individual student needs, in collaboration with teachers and other support staff.
• Crisis Management: Responding to behavioural incidents and providing immediate support and intervention when necessary.
• Parental Engagement: Communicating with parents and carers to keep them informed of their child's progress and to enlist their support in behaviour improvement strategies.
• Professional Development: Participating in training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in behaviour management and mentoring.

Requirements:

• Experience working with secondary school students, particularly those with challenging behaviours.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in education, psychology, or a related field are advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on student behaviour and academic success.
• Potential for the role to become permanent based on performance.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are passionate about helping students overcome behavioural challenges and succeed in their education, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please contact Teaching Personnel London with your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

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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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