Behaviour Support Assistant

Due to a recent change in the staffing structure, our client secondary school in Wigan are looking to recruit a Behaviour Mentor to join their team of support staff. The school require a dedicated member of staff to work closely with the schools Pastoral team, supporting students who struggle to engage within class.

The current Behaviour Mentor who is working closely with the schools pastoral team is due to finish their post in April , leaving the school with an immediate need for an experienced Behaviour Mentor.

The school are ideally looking to bring in a replacement prior to this to allow for an extended handover period, and to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Applicant requirements;

• Must have worked within secondary education previously
• Be confident supporting pupils aged (11-16) within their studies across all subject areas
• Hold previous experience supporting pupils with moderate learning difficulties
• Be able to build positive working relationships with pupils who display challenging behaviour and help them engage within lessons.
• Be able to start this position ASAP

Our Client Secondary school have recently appointed a new Leadership Team and are run by two National Leaders of Education. They have taken the responsibility of recruiting new staff that share the same vision, commitment and determination to  raising standards across all levels and abilities and to  further contribute to the progress of the students within school.

The school is smaller than average Secondary school and currently has around 680 students on roll. Located in the centre of Wigan, the school has an abundance of public transport links from the surrounding areas. If commuting by car then the school has onsite car parking and is just minutes away from the A58.

For immediate consideration please send an updated CV to Tandia via the link below or contact the Wigan and Warrington  Branch for further information on the number below;

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