Behaviour Mentor

Start Date: January 2025 Position: Behaviour Mentor – Full-time, Temporary/Permanent Location: Ellesmere Port We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and motivated Behaviour Mentor to join a large secondary school in Ellesmere Port. This role is set to start in January 2025 and will initially be on a temporary basis until the end of the academic year, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. About the Role: As a Behaviour Mentor, you will be responsible for supporting students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them to manage their behaviour and engage with their learning. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, and families to create tailored support plans that promote positive behaviour and well-being. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring for students with challenging behaviour Implement behaviour intervention strategies to help students manage emotions and improve engagement Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to ensure students are supported in all areas of school life Foster a positive and inclusive environment to encourage personal growth and academic success Monitor and report on students’ progress, adapting strategies as needed Key Requirements: Previous experience working with children in any setting (education, youth work, residential care, etc.) is essential Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies Ability to build rapport and trust with students from diverse backgrounds Patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude Excellent communication and teamwork skills Why Join Us? Full-time position with the potential for a permanent role for the right candidate Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives Supportive and inclusive team environment Competitive pay rates If you have transferable skills and are passionate about supporting young people, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’ with your up-to-date CV or contact Hannah via email at (url removed) for more information. We look forward to receiving your application! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website