Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Woking

Would you like to work with young people who need support with their social, emotional mental health? Are you looking for some progression from a learning support role? If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

The School: Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Woking

The school is based in Woking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour.

The school is undergoing a transformation and are looking forward to their brand new, state of the art building and facilities. With that in mind, it's a really exciting time to join.

What is involved: Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Woking

Providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class
Working 1-1 with students to help them learn ways of managing and controlling their own behaviours
Recognising behaviour triggers and helping to de-escalate challenging situations
Working with a class, a small group or individual learners, both inside and outside of the classroom
Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs
Helping to build confidence and motivation
Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguardingWhat is required: Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma - Woking

An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology or Criminology
Prior experience as a learning support assistant/mentor in a school setting, ideally for challenging students
Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs
Good general education levels in English and Maths - A Levels are preferable
A co-operative working style and a proactive approach to solving problems
Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitudeSummary:

Behaviour Mentor - Learning Mentor - Mental Health - Trauma
£85 to £100 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)
October 24 start, depending on your availability
Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on (phone number removed) for more details