Behaviour Mentor

Location: Southwark, London

Pay: £95 - £115 per day

Contract Type: Long-term / Contract (with view to permanent)
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday.

Start Date: January

Commutable from: Bermondsey, Peckham, Camberwell, Elephant & Castle, London Bridge, Canada Water, Dulwich, Rotherhithe (approx. 30 mins public transport / 45 mins driving).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive Primary School located in Southwark. This school fosters a culture of structure and positive behaviour management, creating an excellent workplace for a committed professional.

The position, starting in January, is offered on a long-term basis with a view to becoming permanent. You will work closely with all teaching staff to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and focused learning environment for every child.

What to expect:

A long-term position with strong potential for permanent employment.
Competitive daily pay rate.
Access to free CPD opportunities, including courses on topics like Autism Awareness.
Support and guidance from a knowledgeable, dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
Trial days arranged instead of traditional interviews to ensure the role is the right fit.
A secure and fulfilling placement within a nurturing school environment.Your responsibilities:

Provide targeted one-to-one and small group support to identified pupils.
Implement pro-active and successful strategies to assist children with emotional self-regulation.
Cultivate robust, professional, and respectful relationships with students.
Utilise de-escalation techniques effectively and maintain a calm approach during challenging incidents.
Contribute meaningfully to pupils' development by nurturing their social, emotional, and behavioural skills.About you:

Proven experience in supporting children's behaviour within an educational or school setting.
A comprehensive understanding of different behaviour management and support methodologies.
The critical skill of remaining composed and stable in demanding situations.
Able to build strong rapport and make a significant impact on pupil engagement.
Must hold an enhanced DBS check or be willing to submit an application immediately.Working with Us:

January start and the chance to support a fantastic local primary school.
Competitive daily pay rate.
Gain valuable experience specialising in behaviour support within the education sector.How to Apply:

If you are an exceptional, compassionate individual who meets the essential criteria:

Submit your current CV for an immediate review.
Successfully complete all mandatory background and compliance checks (right to work, DBS, references, etc).
Participate in a brief video onboarding interview focusing on safeguarding scenarios.
Attend a trial day to meet the school team.
Be ready to start in January