Job Description

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH School

Immediate Start | £85 - £110 per day | Weekly Pay | Long-Term with Potential for Permanent Role

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH School in Croydon | Full-Time |

We are currently seeking a full-time Behaviour Mentor to work with students in a supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school located in the London Borough of Croydon. This is an immediate start opportunity, subject to registration, and offers a competitive daily rate of £85 to £110, paid weekly. The role is full-time, and part-time applicants cannot be considered. The position will initially be long-term temporary, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role for the right candidate.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will be supporting pupils who face challenges related to emotional and behavioural difficulties, often linked to social and emotional health issues. Your role will be to work closely with students to help them manage and improve their behaviour, and to foster a positive and productive school experience. Key responsibilities include:

Identifying students in need of additional support and working with staff to assess their needs

Delivering one-to-one mentoring sessions with pupils to help them manage their emotions and behaviour

Creating and implementing behaviour management strategies tailored to individual students

Developing personalised action plans to support students' behavioural and emotional development

Collaborating with SENCos and other school staff to ensure effective support

Tracking progress and monitoring behavioural improvements for each pupil

Organising structured lunchtime activities for pupils displaying challenging behaviour during breaks

Liaising with families to ensure support is consistent at home and in school

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience working in a school setting is essential

Experience working with SEMH students is highly desired, but not mandatory

A clear and enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with students

Patience, empathy, and resilience to work with students facing complex behavioural challenges

A commitment to being a positive role model with the ability to inspire and motivate students

A full-time availability as the position is non-negotiable for part-time applicants

What We Offer:

Immediate start subject to registration

Competitive pay ranging from £85 to £110 per day, paid weekly

Full-time, long-term position with the potential for permanent employment

The chance to make a real impact in the lives of young people with SEMH needs

A supportive and dynamic school environment focused on student well-being and successThis is an excellent opportunity to join a school that values the importance of nurturing students with SEMH challenges and to make a significant difference in their academic and personal development. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable students and have the relevant experience, we want to hear from you!

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community