Behavioural Support Mentor - Prospero Teaching : Job Details

Behaviour Support Mentor

Position: Behaviour Support Mentor Location: Sunderland Start Date: N/A Contract: Full-Time

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? We are a leading recruitment agency looking to fill an exciting opportunity for a full-time Behaviour Support Mentor to join a dynamic secondary school in Sunderland. This is your chance to be a part of a supportive and forward-thinking educational environment, where your contributions will directly impact students' academic and personal development.

Role:

To assist with the provision of support for individual students with social emotional behaviour difficulties, helping them overcome barriers to learning inside and outside of school, in order to achieve their potential. The Behaviour Support Mentor will work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small or large groups.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and using strategies to manage and support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• To develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with identified students.
• To draw up agreed action plans with students outlining the aims of the mentoring.
• Working alongside teachers, Heads of House and support staff to promote the effective use of behaviour management strategies.
• Working alongside parents in helping them to support the work of the school in improving individual children's behaviour and ensuring that there are effective lines of communication operating between school and home.
• Working directly with individuals or groups to raise self-esteem and confidence of pupils with a view to improving their personal and social skills.
• Monitoring progress in improving behaviour and maintaining improvements once made

Working for Prospero Teaching you can expect to receive the following: -

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• Working with a team of dedicated and friendly consultants * Professional and organised structure
• 24-hour service
• A rewarding teaching environment
• Professional career development

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

About Prospero

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable teaching role.