A vibrant primary school located in Hackney, N1, is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to provide support for pupils across Key Stage 2. This full-time position starts ASAP and extends through the academic year, ending in July 2025.

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives?

We are seeking an energetic, creative, and motivational Behaviour Mentor to join this dynamic primary school’s community. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will inspire and support our pupils, helping them to navigate their educational journey and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and Support: Work closely with children who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Challenging Behaviour, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborative Safeguarding: Partner with our dedicated staff to safeguard and protect the welfare of our children and young people, ensuring a safe and nurturing school environment.
• Personalised Assistance: Provide targeted support through small group sessions and one-on-one interactions, tailoring your approach to meet each pupil’s unique needs.

While having Team Teach training is a plus, your dedication to making a difference is what truly matters. This is a unique opportunity to become a positive role model and make a lasting impact on our students' lives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience with Challenging Behaviour: You have a track record of working effectively with students who exhibit challenging behaviours.
• Strong Behaviour Management Skills: You possess the ability to implement effective behaviour management strategies.
• Team Teach Training: Highly desirable but not essential; we value your commitment to learning and development.
• Dedication and Passion for Education: You are committed to fostering a positive learning environment and passionate about supporting the holistic development of young learners

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

For more info please contact Sade Akintola on 0203 657 8329.

The Legal Bit

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