Behaviour Learning Support Assistant

Behaviour Mentors and Learning Support Assistants needed in Newcastle - £325 - £400 per week

A number of schools based in Newcastle and surrouding areas are looking for behaviour mentors and LSAs to start immediately

Teaching Personnel are currently working with secondary schools in Newcastle who are looking to recruit effective behaviour mentors to support students transitioning back in to the mainstream classroom from the onsite SEN unit and to support within the unit itself.

The role offers a varied and ever changing environment in which members of staff work flexibly to support vulnerable students with emotional, social and mental health difficulties. The role can be full-time or part-time with the potential of offer of a permanent contract for those who excel in post.

Those who have experience in the following areas would be of particular interest:

• Youth work
• Support work & residential care
• Learning mentor in secondary environment
• Prison officers/ tutors
• Graduates from relevant disciplines (Psychology, sociology)

The primary function of this post is to work collaboratively with the team supporting students in developing students confidence, self-esteem, increasing school participation and to generally cultivate greater aspirations to achieve, not only in education but in the their lives as a whole.

This is a unique opportunity. The senior leadership team are very supportive and offer every opportunity for their staff to take ownership of their work as they recognise every individual is unique and offers their own particular set of skills.

If you feel you are suitable for this role, please send your CV and a cover note over, or call the Tyne and Wear Secondary office on 0191 2235071