Progress Teachers are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with challenging behaviours and SEMH Needs on a full time basis at a lovely primary school in Swadlincote Burton.
This is a full time position to commence in September 2025 and will become permanent for the right candidate!
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students with behavioural challenges, implementing tailored behaviour management strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals to develop and implement behaviour support plans.
- Monitor and assess student behaviour, identifying triggers and implementing proactive interventions.
- Organise and lead workshops or training sessions for students, staff, and parents on behaviour management and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Act as a liaison between the school, parents, and external agencies involved in behaviour support.
- Work closely with the school leadership team to contribute to the development and implementation of school-wide behaviour policies.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or a related field (desirable)
- Proven experience as a Behaviour Mentor or in a similar role in an educational setting is highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and positive behaviour support strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Empathy, patience, and a proactive approach to behaviour support.
- Certification in behaviour intervention or related field is a plus.
- A valid DBS on the Update Service OR be willingness to obtain.
Please note - to achieve the higher end of the pay scale you must have recent and relevant experience within a behaviour mentor role.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 5 months
Pay: 88.92- 90.00 per day
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary range
- GPB 88 - GPB 90