Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School (Oldham)
Position: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Oldham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term
Are you a resilient and experienced professional passionate about supporting young people?
Aspire People are in partnership with a secondary school in Oldham is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to work with students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs) and challenging behaviour.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a vital role in re-engaging students from diverse backgrounds, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and fostering positive relationships. You will provide both academic and emotional support, helping students reintegrate into the classroom and achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support students with SEMH and challenging behaviour on a one-to-one and small group basis.
* Re-engage students in their learning by building trust and developing effective strategies for managing behaviour.
* Assist with core subjects, including Maths, English, and Science, to help students achieve academic progress.
* Collaborate with teaching staff, the pastoral team, and parents to create tailored support plans.
* Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and self-confidence in students.
Requirements:
* Previous experience working with students with challenging behaviour or SEMH is essential.
* Strong academic skills in Maths, English, and Science to provide effective support in these subjects.
* Resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* A DBS check on the update service (or willingness to obtain one for an immediate start).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:
* A long-term role within a supportive and diverse school environment.
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
If you have the experience and determination to help students overcome challenges and succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks