Behaviour Mentor
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Position: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: (phone number removed)pm – Term Time Only
Pay rates: £(Apply online only) per day
Cover People are actively searching for a Behaviour Mentor looking for an exciting position to make a difference by supporting a secondary aged child with complex SEMH needs and challenging behaviours across their timetable in a mainstream secondary school in Manchester. The school would prefer applicants with experience in an Alternate Provision or PRU however this isn’t essential.
The school work hard to create a welcoming, warm and inclusive environment for all staff and students. Teaching Assistants are made to feel like an important and valuable member of school community.
Why should you consider this position through Cover People? We’re a team full of former Teachers and experienced Education Specialists, we always prioritise your welfare. Our main aim is to find you the most suitable position based on your work-life balance, skills and pay expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Mentor on a 1:1 basis to provide social and emotional support
Liaise directly with the Assistant & SENDCo to ensure behaviour plans are being successfully implemented
Navigate around challenges particularly with challenging behaviour
Promote self-esteem and independence through consistent support
Build rapport with departments, pastoral officers and SLT to ensure the highest possible level of support
Requirements:
Alternate Provision OR PRU experience is valuable but not essential
Understanding of SEMH & experience of dealing with challenging behaviours
Team Tech or De-escalation training is beneficial
Benefits:
Supportive SEND department and Senior Leadership team
Gain crucial experience in mainstream schools
Regular weekly pay
On-going support from your experienced Consultant
Supportive SEND department and Senior Leadership team
Full time position (phone number removed)pm Monday to Friday)
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. The above vacancy is a temporary position. Occasionally, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. We offer flexibility with this, as we understand some candidates may not wish to commit to a permanent contract
Position: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: (phone number removed)pm – Term Time Only
Pay rates: £(Apply online only) per day
Cover People are actively searching for a Behaviour Mentor looking for an exciting position to make a difference by supporting a secondary aged child with complex SEMH needs and challenging behaviours across their timetable in a mainstream secondary school in Manchester. The school would prefer applicants with experience in an Alternate Provision or PRU however this isn’t essential.
The school work hard to create a welcoming, warm and inclusive environment for all staff and students. Teaching Assistants are made to feel like an important and valuable member of school community.
Why should you consider this position through Cover People? We’re a team full of former Teachers and experienced Education Specialists, we always prioritise your welfare. Our main aim is to find you the most suitable position based on your work-life balance, skills and pay expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Mentor on a 1:1 basis to provide social and emotional support
Liaise directly with the Assistant & SENDCo to ensure behaviour plans are being successfully implemented
Navigate around challenges particularly with challenging behaviour
Promote self-esteem and independence through consistent support
Build rapport with departments, pastoral officers and SLT to ensure the highest possible level of support
Requirements:
Alternate Provision OR PRU experience is valuable but not essential
Understanding of SEMH & experience of dealing with challenging behaviours
Team Tech or De-escalation training is beneficial
Benefits:
Supportive SEND department and Senior Leadership team
Gain crucial experience in mainstream schools
Regular weekly pay
On-going support from your experienced Consultant
Supportive SEND department and Senior Leadership team
Full time position (phone number removed)pm Monday to Friday)
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. The above vacancy is a temporary position. Occasionally, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. We offer flexibility with this, as we understand some candidates may not wish to commit to a permanent contract