Behaviour Mentor Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Teaching Assistant 

Area: Greenwich (SE28)

Role: Full-time(Mon – Fri)

Start: 7-09-2020

We are seeking Behaviour Mentors who are resilient, assertive and can confidently deal with children who have Challenging Behaviour. You must be able to inspire students to succeed despite their barriers to learning. You must have a patient and positive outlook and the willingness to adapt to different situations. This position is to work with a Key Stage 2 boy who has ADHD and challenging behaviour. The Behaviour Mentor will work on supporting student behaviour and learning at all time. This is a class-based position working closely with the child; however, you may have to deliver 1:1 intervention sessions independently to maintain the progress of the pupils’ behaviour and learning. You will be providing help to the class teacher with the challenging pupil to aid them in overcoming any behavioural issues, whilst acting as a role model.

Behaviour Mentor Specification:

• Passionate and empathetic individual
• Relevant University degree (Criminology is desirable)
• Previous experience working with SEN, Challenging behaviour, Youth offending, Youth Work or Sports Coaching
• Strong GCSE results in English and Maths
• Good background subject knowledge of KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and emphatic listening skills
• Excellent communication skills

A  Behaviour Mentor is a tailored intervention role that has been designed to help pupils with behavioural problems to reach their full potential and is extremely beneficial in supporting the mainstream

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Do not miss out on this Behaviour Mentor position in the Borough of Greenwich and apply today! Please call 02075933075 and ask to speak to Abi or email abiodun.alliowe@teachingpersonnel.com.

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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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