Behaviour Support Mentor

A Specialist Provision situated in Littlehampton are currently looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Mentor. This position is to start immediately, on a temporary basis and the succesful application will work 8.30am - 3.40pm (Monday - Friday).

This particular setting caters for secondary aged pupils who are aged 9 - 16 and have SEMH needs or siginificant emotional or behavioural issues. The successful behaviour support assistant will be working directly with pupils with complex additional educational needs, across all secondary key stages.  Due to the nature of the needs of the young people it would be ideal for candidates to have either professional or personal experience of dealing effectively with challenging behaviour.

Ideally applicants will have:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A* - C or an equivalent qualification

• A qualification in Youth Work or similar

• Experience working within a PRU or children's residental home

• Extensive experience working with young people with SEMH needs

To apply for this post please reply back to this advert with your full CV (career gaps explained) , covering letter and your most recent references.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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

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