Job Title: Behaviour Mentor / Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Haringey, N15
Contract: Part-time (Monday – Wednesday) from January 2024 – July 2025

School Overview

Join a welcoming two-form entry primary school in Haringey committed to providing inclusive, high-quality education. We are currently seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor / Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with ADHD, Dyslexia, and challenging behaviours, helping to create a positive, focused learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Personalised Support: Establish a trusting relationship with the pupil, offering tailored strategies to maintain engagement and encourage positive behaviour.
• Behaviour Management: Implement targeted interventions and behaviour plans to address challenges and foster social-emotional development.
• Collaborative Working: Liaise closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and support staff to ensure consistent, cohesive support and progress tracking.
• Safeguarding and Welfare: Uphold a safe, nurturing environment and adhere to the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.

What We’re Looking For

• SEMH Experience: Solid understanding of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, with demonstrable experience supporting pupils with similar challenges.
• Behaviour Management Skills: Proven ability to apply effective strategies that encourage positive conduct and academic engagement.
• Passion and Dedication: A genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in shaping a pupil’s educational journey, helping them thrive both academically and personally.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from working in a collaborative setting that values professional growth and innovative approaches to education.
• Inclusive Ethos: Be part of a school that celebrates diversity and fosters a nurturing atmosphere for all learners.

If you’re a patient, resourceful professional ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us empower every child to succeed!

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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

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