Behaviour Mentor Leeds

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit Behaviour Learning Mentors with experience of working with pupils with challenging behaviour. This will be to work in a number of differing positions that we have coming up in Leeds to start ASAP.

Previous experience working with children is essential. You must be energetic, enthusiastic and able to work using your own initiative. The role will be working with a variety of children on a 1:1 or group basis, across ages and abilities. Within this role, you will be expected to work alongside key school staff and existing behaviour plans to improve levels of pupil behaviour exhibited in class. Over time, you will build up a supportive working relationship with pupils so that you can act as a mentor and role model, ultimately improving overall attainment.

Full time and part time positions are available.

About the Role:

• Assisting with identifying pupils in need of support

• Conducting one-to-one mentoring sessions with identified pupils

• Develop strategies for pupils to better manage their behaviour

• Drawing up action plans for learners

• Liaising with SENCos

• Keeping track of pupil progress and monitoring behaviour

• Organising lunchtime activities for pupils who display challenging behaviour during breaks

• Supporting liaisons with families

Requirements:

• UK education experience supporting children with behaviour challenges (in a school or similar setting).

• Passionate about inclusive education and making a difference.

• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and adaptability.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Proactive, patient, and committed to supporting pupil progress.

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE
• FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach
• Termly awards that celebrate outstanding performance and commitment
• Ongoing honest, friendly and professional support from our dedicated team of experts
• A £50 Bonus ‘refer a teacher/TA’ payment scheme

If this a role that excites you, please apply now to find out more!

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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