Join Our Team as a Behaviour Mentor based in Merthyr!
* Merthyr based.
* Monday- Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
We are looking for resilient, enthusiastic, and dedicated Behaviour Mentors required to work alongside a school in Dowlais, Merthyr.
The school works with young people within KS2 who are unable to attend school due to exclusion, medical needs, or because they have a diagnosis of mental health issues. Some young people are also on the autistic spectrum.
The school caters for children between the ages of 7-11 who cannot attend mainstream school due to medical needs, anxiety, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH).
As a Behaviour Lead in this school, you will be:
* Encouraging and motivating students to be engaged in their learning.
* Working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
* Reacting to challenging situations within the school environment, de-escalating behaviours, and using physical restraint where necessary.
* Working alongside a team of other supportive Behaviour Mentors.
We are looking for someone who can relate to the students whilst maintaining professional working relationships. The successful candidate must also:
* Be a very experienced TA/HLTA looking for the next step in your career OR have experience in a similar role.
* Have strong behaviour management skills and experience working with young people who have similar needs.
* Be confident, resilient, and adaptable.
* Be reliable and organised.
If you would like to be considered for the role, please apply today!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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