Behaviour Mentor

At Oulton, we think for ourselves and care for each other and we are proud to be an inclusive school. As a school, we celebrate everybody’s individual abilities, strengths, and learning journey. We are looking for a Behaviour Mentor to promote positive behaviour across the whole school. 30 hours per week, term time only. C1, Points 12-17. Salary: £24,496 -£26,845 (Actual Pro-Rata Salary: £16,646-£18,242.)We are looking for a confident, positive Behaviour Mentor to promote positive behaviour across the whole school. The role involves supporting children in lessons and responding to provide bespoke support to pupils and colleagues as needed. You will be a crucial part of our Inclusion Team to help our children overcome barriers to learning. You MUST have experience and/or training for this key role.To work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and/or senior staff. To support teachers and senior staff in addressing the needs of all pupils but especially those pupils who need particular help with behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning. Establishing productive working relationships with pupils and acting as a role model. All the duties outlined are carried out under the direction and supervision of the leadership team. You must have a proven track record of being able to manage challenging behaviour and be able to use a range of strategies to deescalate situations and respond in a positive/supportive way.We are looking for support staff who have…• Enthusiasm for creative learning activities• A passion for developing personalised learning opportunities to meet specific needs• Experience of working with a range of complex SEMH needs within a specialist or mainstream settings• The ability to work well with other professionals/outside agencies to implement/deliver/assess recommended programmes of work• The highest expectations of themselves and their pupils• Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills
• Experience of working proactively, with empathy, in teams
• Flexibility, sense of humour and a ‘can do’ attitudeWe can offer…• A happy school community where children are eager to learn• A modern, stimulating learning environment both inside and outside• Opportunities and support to develop and enhance your career• Supportive, committed governors, staff and parents/carers, within a close but diverse communityFirst and foremost, we want skilled staff who can provide good/outstanding learning for our children.Visits to our school are warmly welcomed; please telephone the school office to arrange.Oulton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.