Behaviour Mentor
hace 8 horas
Kingston upon Thames
Behaviour Mentor – Kingston Location: Kingston, South West London Start Date: As Soon As Possible Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only A welcoming and inclusive school in Kingston is seeking an experienced Behaviour Mentor to join their team. The role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional, and additional needs, either within a primary or secondary school setting. About the School The school is committed to creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, using consistent strategies, clear boundaries, and positive reinforcement. The Role As a Behaviour Mentor, you will: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties, • Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, • Support pupils to manage their behaviour, emotions, and responses appropriately, • Implement behaviour support strategies and individual plans, • Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, self-regulation, and independence, • Support pupils who may struggle with engagement, attendance, or learning, • De-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally, • Encourage positive behaviour and reinforce the school's expectations, • Work closely with teachers, the SENCo, pastoral staff, and senior leadership, • Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to relevant staff, • Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom where required, • Help create a calm, safe, and supportive learning environment About You The successful candidate will ideally have: • Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional, or SEN needs in a UK school setting, • Experience working in either a primary or secondary school, • Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Pastoral Support Worker, or similar, • Confidence supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, • A calm, patient, resilient, and consistent approach, • Strong behaviour-management and de-escalation skills, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • The ability to maintain clear boundaries while developing positive relationships with pupils, • A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning, Education, Youth Work, or an equivalent qualification is desirable, • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Uniform Education What’s on Offer • Supportive and experienced school leadership, • A welcoming and inclusive school environment, • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, • Opportunity for a long-term or permanent position, • Valuable experience working with pupils with behavioural and additional needs, • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' wellbeing, behaviour, and educational outcomes If you are an experienced Behaviour Mentor or education professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in Kingston, we would love to hear from you