Trainee Positive Behaviour Mentor

Trainee Positive Behaviour Mentor Required for School in West Hoathly

We are looking for passionate individuals who want to begin working and training as Behaviour Mentors to support our local SEND School in West Hoathly by helping children and young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs) and some Complex Needs (Hearing impairments, Autism, Speech and language delay, ADHD). This role is to start from September 2024, with some possibility to start prior to this.

This school is set in West Hoathly and is an all through school for vulnerable students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This school is an independent special day school for pupils with identified social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs and social communication difficulties. Some children have been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, and all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Being in a more rural location, they place a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, through subjects including: Horticulture, Forest School, Horse Riding and Equine Studies. They also deliver multiple creative subjects, such as, Ceramics, Food Technology and Art & Textiles. Therefore, they are looking for someone who is happy and keen to participate in all subjects across the school.

For this particular role, the hours are 8.45 - 4.00, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8.45 - 4.30 on Wednesday and Friday 8.45 - 3.30.

Due to the location of the school, the ideal candidate will need to be a driver! If very local to West Hoathly, it is possible via Public transport, from areas such as Crawley, Three Bridges, Copthorne or Turners Hill.

Applications for the position are welcome from candidates of ranging experience, and training will be provided, although previous experience working with students with SEMH, particularly attachment and trauma is preferable. Experience working with children with challenging behaviour is important and a strong sense of behaviour management is key.

Your Role

• Supporting a range of vulnerable children ranging from Reception to KS4

• Be able to appropriately calm children down and de-escalate

• Be able to effectively behaviour manage

• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption

• Providing feedback to teachers and parents

• Be available - Full time

The ideal candidate

• Outgoing and mentoring manner

• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential

• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.

• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

• Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky's the limit…

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

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We look forward to hearing from you!