Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor, Basildon, Essex

Salary: £19,000- £24,000 (depending on experience)

Time: 8.30am-4.30pm

A ‘Good’ rated alternative provision in Basildon, Essex, require a full-time Behaviour Mentor to help support pupils with challenging behaviours, that need extra support academically and socially. The school supports secondary aged pupils (14-19) that have been removed from mainstream school or are at risk of exclusion.

The school has an excellent behaviour/ mentoring programme, and the processes are in place to best support their young people. SLT is experienced and supportive. The school also provides amazing CPD and career progression opportunities.

Benefits of working at the school located in Basildon, Essex:

· Competitive salary (£19,000-£24,000) depending on experience.

· A rewarding, flexible and challenging working day.

· The school is part of a trust with career progression opportunities.

· A friendly, fully supportive, and experienced SLT.

Behaviour Mentor Job summary:

· To set standards of effective practice and work with the whole staff team in managing and modifying the behaviour of children and supporting them in their learning.

· Supporting pupils 1:1 on positive behaviour interventions non-engagement in learning, developing personalized mentoring programmes to help young people remove the barriers to learning.

· Modelling appropriate social skills and supporting students in making the right choices. Helping to promote a positive learning environment.

· Helping with conflict resolution, writing incident reports, safeguarding reports, and speaking with parent/carers and outside agencies.

· Security checks, breaking up any fights, patrolling and manual handling when required (full training provided)

Suitable Behaviour Mentor candidates:

· Previous experience of working effectively with young people in a school or youth work environment.

· Physically fit and confidence with conflict resolution and challenging behaviour situations.

· Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and ability to resolve issues, showing initiative and personality to build professional relationships with young people which enable escalating situations to be diffused.

· Excellent written, IT and verbal communication skills and an ability to work effectively with schools, parents, young people, and other agencies.

About Pathway Education

We are an education recruitment company that provides our staff with Pathways into the education sector. Our experienced team are available 24/7 to help you find the best school vacancy and support you every step of the way.

We Provide very competitive pay rates, an honest approach and a quick and easy online reg8istration process. We can offer permanent and temp to perm positions in our partner schools.

We can also provide our staff with ‘free’ education training courses on Safeguarding, SEND and behaviour management.

‘Providing Pathways to education’

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £19,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Housing allowance
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Unlimited paid holidays
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Tips
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person