A warm and friendly two-form entry Primary school based in Islington, N8, needs a Behaviour Mentor/Special Needs teaching assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with ADHD, Dyslexia and very challenging behaviour. The role will start in September 2024 and continue until the end of the next academic year (July 2025)

Job Description

Within this role, the successful behaviour mentor will build bonds with the students and support them throughout the academic day to help encourage focus and positive behaviour.

As a behaviour mentor within this school, you will implement strategies and interventions to address behavioural issues, promote positive social and emotional development, and work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and other staff to create and implement individual behaviour plans. Alongside the staff, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

The school are looking for a SEN teaching assistant with the ability to motivate and encourage all those around them. The ideal special needs teaching assist will have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience with SEMH
• Behaviour Management skills
• Dedicated and passionate about education

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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