Behaviour Mentor Leyland

Behaviour Mentor - Specialist Provisions in Leyland

Location: Leyland and surrounding areas Pay: £109.85 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Contract: Full-time, term-time only Position: Supply Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting resilient, patient and dedicated Behaviour Mentors to work within specialist provisions across Leyland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will be working with pupils who may display challenging behaviours, emotional dysregulation and difficulties engaging with education. The role will involve building positive relationships, providing consistent support and helping pupils develop strategies to manage their emotions and behaviour.

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties or challenging behaviour would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.

Support students who display challenging behaviours, emotional dysregulation and difficulties with social interactions.

Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and establish clear boundaries.

Use positive behaviour management strategies to promote appropriate behaviour.

Help pupils recognise triggers and develop strategies to regulate their emotions.

De-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely, following school policies and individual support plans.

Encourage positive choices, resilience, independence and self-confidence.

Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support.

Help create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.

Previous personal or professional experience working with challenging behaviours is desirable.

The ability to remain calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

A positive, proactive and adaptable approach.

An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to pay £50 towards the application and register with the Update Service.

Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, during term time.

What We Offer

£109.85 per day.

Consistent weekday hours, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Full-time, term-time-only supply work.

Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist SEMH provisions.

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

Application Requirements For Spencer Clarke Group

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

• You must have legal right to work in the UK

• You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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 date. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.

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