Behaviour Mentor in Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Posted by Aspire People
£100 – £110 a day
Rochdale · Temporary
Full Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Rochdale
Aspire People are currently recruiting for a resilient, patient and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will work on a 2:1 basis supporting a child with additional behavioural needs, providing consistent, individualised support to help them manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and engage positively with their learning.
The child responds particularly well to male role models, so male applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
This role would suit someone who has experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting children or young people with complex needs. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in residential childcare, youth work, SEN/SEMH education or similar support environments.
The Role:
* Providing dedicated 2:1 support to a child with behavioural needs.
* Managing and responding effectively to challenging behaviour.
* Building a positive, trusting relationship and developing strong rapport with the child.
* Identifying and understanding the child's individual triggers and behaviours.
* Supporting emotional regulation and helping the child develop coping strategies.
* Providing consistent emotional support and reassurance during challenging situations.
* Implementing behaviour management strategies and following individual behaviour support plans.
* Creating a safe, structured and supportive environment.
* Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals to ensure consistency of support.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Has previous experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour.
* Is confident managing situations involving emotional dysregulation and behavioural difficulties.
* Has experience working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
* Can build strong relationships and establish trust with children who may struggle with emotional regulation.
* Is patient, resilient, empathetic and able to remain calm under pressure.
* Understands the importance of identifying triggers and using appropriate de-escalation strategies.
* Is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable children.
Relevant Experience:
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:
* Residential Support Workers within children's care homes.
* Youth Workers and Youth Support Workers.
* Behaviour Mentors or Learning Support Assistants.
* Candidates with experience in specialist SEN/SEMH schools.
* Children's support workers or individuals with experience supporting young people with complex behavioural needs.
Experience or training in Team Teach, physical intervention or similar behaviour management and de-escalation approaches would be highly desirable, but is not essential.
Why Apply?
* Full-time, long-term opportunity.
* Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.
* Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's development and wellbeing.
* Gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting.
* Ongoing support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant.
Essential Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
* References covering the last two years.
* Previous experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour.
* A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Interested in making a difference?
If you have the resilience, patience and experience to support a child with behavioural needs and are looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today through Aspire People to be considered for this opportunity in Rochdale.
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.
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