Trainee Behaviour Mentor - Engage Partners : Job Details

Trainee Behaviour Mentors Required!

Are you a skilled behavioural specialist passionate about making a positive impact on young lives? Engage are looking for dedicated professionals with experience in supporting students with behavioural challenges to join our team. This role involves working closely with students in school settings, helping them develop positive behaviours and thrive in their educational environment.

About the Role:

• Position: Behavioural Specialist
• Location: Primary and secondary schools in the local area
• Placement Types: Short-term, long-term, and potential permanent roles

Skills & Qualifications Needed:

• Proven experience in working with children or young people with behavioural challenges (e.g., in a school, residential, or youth setting)
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with students who require additional support
• Knowledge of behavioural management strategies and the ability to apply them effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to create a consistent support network for students

Suitable Backgrounds Include:

• Previous roles such as teaching assistant, youth worker, learning mentor, SEN support, or social work
• Professional training or experience in mental health, special educational needs (SEN), or social care

Your Role

• Supporting a range of vulnerable children ranging from Reception to KS4
• Be able to appropriately calm children down and de-escalate
• Be able to effectively behaviour manage
• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption
• Providing feedback to teachers and parents
• Be available - Full time - 8.15am - 3.30pm

The ideal candidate

• Outgoing and mentoring manner
• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential
• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.
• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
• Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky's the limit…

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.00-£15.00 per hour