Behaviour mentor

Are you somebody looking to make a difference within a school?

Would you like to work closely with students that require a little extra support within the education system?

If so teaching personnel have a fantastic opportunity for a behaviour support assistant within a ‘Good’ client school in the Bolton area. With a high influx of students joining the school in September the school are looking to bolster their inclusion team with a ‘firm but fair’ behaviour support assistant.

• Behaviour support assistant – Starting in September
• Working on a 1-to-1 basis with identified pupils and with small groups.
• Previous experience working with challenging students would be ideal
• Experience working alongside SEN students would be of huge benefit
• Pay rate £77-90 per day (dependant on experience)

The Inclusion Manger has identified a number of pupils which may need some additional support throughout the year and is looking for a Behaviour support assistant that can build a level of trust with students that may otherwise struggle in mainstream teaching.  You will be working alongside individuals on a 1-1 basis but may also be looking after groups of challenging students within the schools inclusion centre.

Some key skills;

• Must be influential when working with students and helping them to engage with there studies
• Identify when disruptive behaviour may occur and help to diffuse this so lessons aren’t interrupted and other students aren’t affected.
• Diffuse situations when they escalate and have a positive influence amongst the pupils you work with

“Pastoral support is excellent. The school does not give up on any student.”

The client school is average in size with around 1000 pupils on roll situated on the boarder of Bolton and wigan. The number of pupils with learning difficulties or a statement for special needs is below the national average. Located on the outskirts of Bolton, the School is easily accessible as it is only a short drive from the M61 and has direct transport links to the surrounding areas; Bury, Wigan, Chorley, Salford and Wigan.

The Inclusion Manager would like  to meet with interested candidates as soon as possible so for immediate consideration please send your updated CV via the link below;

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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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