Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor

Lewisham, South East London

January 2024

Full-time, long-term position until the end of the academic year. Potential for a permanent role.

About The School:

The school believe in nurturing and fostering positive change in their students. They are a dedicated community that supports students with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and other challenging behaviours to achieve their fullest potential.

Role Overview:

They are currently seeking a passionate and committed Behaviour Mentor to join their team. The ideal candidate will work closely with students, guiding them through daily challenges, helping them navigate their emotions, and assisting them in developing crucial social skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students, facilitating their emotional and behavioural development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, ensuring the holistic development of the student is prioritised.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies tailored to individual student needs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report student progress regularly.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings, contributing to the ongoing development of strategies and approaches.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for students at all times.

Requirements:

• Prior experience working with students with EBD, SEMH, or challenging behaviours.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilience, patience, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Relevant qualifications or training would be advantageous but not essential.

For more information on the school location and role, please contact Lowri at Tradewind today on (option 3 for SEND) or email me on and I will welcome your enquiries.

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment / SANZA Teaching Agency / Accelerate Teaching;

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer