Behaviour Mentor (Classroom Based)

Behaviour Mentor (Classroom Based)

Teaching Personnel are recruiting enthusiastic Behaviour Mentors to work in Secondary schools across Newport and Cwmbran. We're looking for candidates with experience in, or passion for, supporting children with special educational needs, particularly those with behavioural needs.

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We are currently seeking several full-time, long-term behaviour mentors in the Newport area. We also offer flexible arrangements, including part-time and ad-hoc work to fit your schedule. We welcome applications from anyone interested in becoming a Behaviour Mentor—you can discuss your availability during the initial telephone interview.

Hours: You must be available 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Start date: April 2025

Contract: Until the end of the academic year, however there will be an opportunity to join the school on a permanent basis from September 2025 pending a successful review in July.

We need Behaviour Mentors for both one-to-one and group support.

The salary varies as follows:

Hourly: £13.75–£16.93  / Daily: £89.38–£110

(Paid PAYE - Term Time Only)

In this role, you'll work with students aged 11-16, supporting various special educational needs including autism, global developmental delay, profound multiple learning disabilities, speech and language difficulties, and social emotional mental health needs. You'll collaborate with classroom teachers to enhance students' academic and social development, maintaining discipline while promoting positive behaviour.

Suitable candidates may have experience as:

– Qualified Teaching Assistant

– Probation officer

– Healthcare or support/social worker

– Graduate in Acting, Music, Performing Arts, or Psychology

– SEND Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

– Working with children (minimum 3 months)

– Sports Coach

You will recieve CPD opportunities whilst working with Teaching Personnel, including but not limited to:

• The Prevent Duty
• Understanding Autism: Strategies for Effective Support
• Comprehensive Dyslexia Diploma: Empowering Learners with Reading Difficulties
• An In-depth Introduction to the Thrive Approach: Promoting Emotional Well-being
• The Complete SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Diploma: Inclusive Education Strategies

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily wage based on experience
• Interview and trial day arrangements to ensure environment fit
• Dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• CV and job application assistance
• Swift, efficient compliance process
• Free, current safeguarding training

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Recent child-based reference (if possible) and relevant DBS/Police checks (we'll help with DBS application)

Preferred candidates will have experience working with children in educational settings, such as nurseries, schools, SEND environments, or youth work.

If you are seeking a new challenge where you can support pupils with behavioural needs and make a difference to their education, please apply with your CV.  Jess will be in touch within 2 working days.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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