Description
CERT Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist secondary provision supporting young people with additional needs, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated behavioural challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity for a resilient and committed individual who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to engage in education, develop positive relationships and manage their emotions effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Providing 1:1 and small group behaviour support
- Supporting students with SEMH, Autism and communication needs
- Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils
- Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Supporting students during lessons and unstructured times
- Managing challenging behaviour using restorative approaches
- Working alongside teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals
- Encouraging independence, confidence and resilience
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs
- A relevant qualification, such as:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning
- CACHE Level 2 or 3
- Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care
- Youth Work qualification
- Psychology Degree
- Education Studies Degree
- Other relevant SEND or behavioural support qualifications
- Experience managing challenging behaviour in a professional setting
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
- The right to work in the UK
What CERT Solutions can offer you:
• A dedicated consultant
• A trustworthy supply agency
• Great rates of pay (PAYE)
• Transparency and honesty
• Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
• A full time role
• Long term work
• Permanent roles if preferred
Our values as a supply teaching agency are very important to us and we expect all of our staff to follow our lead in being:
• Communicative
• Efficient
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be required to complete and pass Safeguarding and Prevent training level 2.
If you are interested in this role, please call Courtney on 0121 728 6677 or email your CV to courtney@cert-solutions.co.uk
