Challenging Behaviour Mentor in Walsall - Balfor Recruitment

Balfor Recruitment

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Walsall, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Challenging Behaviour Mentor in Walsall

Location:
Walsall, West Midlands

Duration:
Full-time, temporary on-going

Start:

ASAP

Daily Rate:
£85-105

The school:

Our client, a reputable alternative provision based in Walsall, is dedicated to providing specialised education and support for students aged 5-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

They are known for their nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

The school are currently looking for a Challenging Behaviour Mentor.

Job Summary:

What you need to do now:

Responsibilities:

Individualized Support:
Tailor support plans for students, addressing their unique academic and pastoral needs.

Academic Assistance:
Provide targeted tutoring, study skills, and academic guidance to help students excel in their KS3 studies.

Behavioral Intervention:
Implement effective strategies for managing and positively influencing student behavior, fostering a positive learning environment.

Emotional Well-being: Offer emotional support and counselling, creating a safe space for students to express themselves and develop coping mechanisms.

Collaboration:

Work closely with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach to student support.

Monitoring Progress:
Regularly assess and monitor the academic and pastoral progress of students, adjusting support strategies as needed.

Transition Support:
Facilitate smooth transitions for students, especially during key educational milestones.

Empathy and Compassion:
A genuine passion for supporting students, coupled with a compassionate approach to understanding and addressing their needs.

Effective Communication:
Strong communication skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a collaborative support network.

Adaptability:

Ability to adapt to the dynamic and varied needs of students in an alternative provision setting, with a flexible and proactive mindset.

Resilience:
Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges, maintaining a positive and optimistic outlook to inspire students and colleagues.

Team Player:
Collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively within a team of educators, support staff, and external partners.

Experience:

Previous experience in a pastoral or pupil support role, especially in a KS3 setting, is highly desirable.

Balfor Recruitment is an
award-winning recruiter to the public, private and non-profit sectors for temporary, contract and permanent staffing.

With
over 20 years of proven success within the recruitment industry we can provide specialist staff in the following areas:

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SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants:

Primary Teachers and Support Staff:

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Secondary Teachers and Support Staff:

Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants:

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FE Lecturers:

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Note Takers:

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BSL Signers:

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Academic Support Workers and Dyslexia Tutors

What you'll get in return:

As well as an attractive and competitive daily rate, you will gain experience of working within a school and a good insight into the education sector.

We're extremely proud to have been assisting schools in these areas for several years. You will also join our 'refer a friend' scheme where you could be entitled to receive £200 in vouchers.

If you feel this role isn't right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Balfor Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Balfor Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 9 months

Pay:
£80.00-£105.00 per day

Benefits: