Behaviour Support Mentor - Sheffield, United Kingdom - The Special Education Network

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Do you have a passion for working with children with SEMH (social, emotional, mental health needs)?

Are you looking for work in the Sheffield area (S6 to be specific)?

Are you strong with positive behaviour management?

We are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems.

You will be working with children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons, such as:

Children in Looked After Care
Anxiety
Exclusion
Speech and language difficulties
Physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties
Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour
Experience of deescalation training would be advantageous
Confidence to make decisions
Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students
Empathy and understanding
Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and development

This is a great opportunity, to help enrich and develop vulnerable young people's lives.

You will be working with an excellent team and joining a fantastic school where you can make a difference, playing a key role in the development of students.