Behaviour Mentor

Positive Behaviour Mentor Required for School in Horsham

This school is set in a wonderful, picturesque countryside location in Horsham. This is an all-through boys school specialising in pupils with Autism, ADHD and Trauma. They also work with pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health and other SEN conditions. Where this provision is located within the countryside, with an extensive Forest School Programme and excellent sporting facilities.

There are opportunities available working with both Primary and Secondary students, so any preferences can be accommodated!

Full training can be provided for the right applicants, so anyone from a Youth/Support worker or Care Worker are encouraged to apply. This role would also be suitable for any graduates with strong behaviour management or personal/professional experience with different SEND needs.

Due to the location of the school, the ideal candidate will need to be a driver, as it is not accessible by Public Transport.

Your Role

• Supporting a range of vulnerable children between the ages of 7 - 18 years

• 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 or Part time - 8.15am - 3.30pm

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.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!