Behaviour Mentor - Specialist Education

Blackburn
£110-£115 per day
Monday to Friday | 08:30am-3:30pm | Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who face social, emotional and behavioural challenges? Are you looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can make a genuine difference?
We are currently recruiting Behaviour Mentors to work within specialist provisions across the Blackburn area. You will be supporting both primary and secondary-aged students, helping them to manage their emotions and behaviour, overcome barriers to learning and engage positively in education.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with behavioural, social and emotional needs.
• Support primary and secondary-aged students within specialist provisions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model.
• Help pupils develop strategies to regulate their emotions and manage their behaviour.
• Support students during challenging situations using appropriate behaviour management techniques.
• Encourage positive engagement, attendance and participation in learning.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual behaviour support plans.
• Help create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils to build confidence, resilience and independence.

What We're Looking For

• A calm, patient and resilient individual.
• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, social or emotional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting young people.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced Child DBS, or willingness to apply and pay for one.
• A minimum of 24 months of professional employment references.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday.
• Ability to travel across the Blackburn area.

What We Offer

• £110-£115 per day.
• Full-time, consistent work.
• Monday to Friday, 08:30am-3:30pm.
• Term-time only.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome social, emotional and behavioural barriers, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for an ASAP start!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
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 interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Liam Jones on remembering to include your details as well.

*T's & C's apply.