Behaviour Support Mentor - Preston, United Kingdom - Palm Education

Palm Education
Palm Education
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Preston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Are you a highly reliable and caring person looking to become a Behaviour Support Mentor? A highly regarded SEN school is looking to add a
Behaviour Support Mentor to their team to work alongside their pupils who have special educational needs.


This School provides a personalised education for children, supporting them with a range of learning difficulties including Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Dyslexia, motor co-ordination difficulties and general learning difficulties.


The role of Learning Support Assistant will involve working on a 1:1 and small group basis with pupils aged between 2-11, to support and provide guidance to encourage their engagement in learning within their classroom environment as well as their personal and social development during socialising periods through break and lunch times.


Within the role you are required to:

  • Provide calming and nurturing support for learners, encouraging their independence and rewarding progression milestones
  • Be resilient, not easily offended and have the skills to deescalate sometimes challenging situations
  • Be committed to supporting the pupils to ensure they have consistency in their daily routine

Skills and attributes:


  • Ability to relate well to pupils and young adults with additional needs, experience of working with SEN would be advantageous, personal experience is hugely relevant, but a character fit is most important
  • Be able to remain calm under pressure
  • Be confident, passionate, and highly motivated
  • Be vigilant in identifying safeguarding concerns and following protocol

Job Types:
Full-time, Temp to perm


Salary:
£375.00-£425.00 per week


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
PE1A32
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