Pastoral Mentor Full Time

Empowering Learning

Positive Behaviour SEMH Support Staff in Secondary Schools

• Mainstream School with SEND Students from (Year7-Year9)
• Based in Lambeth
• Full-Time
• Competitive pay depending on experience.

Empowering Learning is currently recruiting for an SEMH behaviour specialist. If you feel like you can make a difference and reach through to young students on how education matters. Then please continue reading this advert.

The Behaviour Positive Mentors work is something that you should strongly consider within a Secondary School (Mainstream). Mostly because young role models are needed to help and support them.

If you are seeing more negative news being cast about young people today this is a chance to make a difference.

We are looking for experienced candidates with track records of positive behaviour approach. People with experience with SEMH and counselling Welfare will be sought after for this role. The school is based in Lambeth supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health). We are looking for a dynamic and adaptable experienced Mentor, that will be able to support pupils daily in and out of the classroom. Some of the pupils you will be supporting will have various SEND needs, experience of supporting different needs would be desirable but not essential. You will play a key role in supporting the pupils with communication, learning, and independence, in a safe and inclusive environment to help their development.

Due to the pandemic, a lot of people suffered including students who need that additional help. Compassion and structure are key to supporting students who have not adapted quite well.

It is key that the right candidate can commit to a full-time Monday-Friday role. As it helps the students, they are working on building a better relationship.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH
• Supervising pupil’s behaviour
• Encourage and support the pupils’ learning and development.
• Support social interaction.
• Helping the teacher prepare for lessons and plan activities.
• Counselling skills
• Sensitivity and understanding.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Benefits to you

• Excellent Weekly Pay
• The opportunity for a permanent contract with the school
• Based in Croydon borough.
• Full-Time position

Job Requirements

• Experience in supporting children or adults with SEMH.
• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Strong communication skills
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Available 5 days a week
• Basic Admin Computer literate skills
• Able to commit to 6-12 months.

Quality types for this role:

• Compassionate
• Headstrong
• Self-confident
• Interpersonal
• Considerate
• Decisive thinker