Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor required for an outstanding boys grammar school in Redbridge, East London to support the school’s behaviour strategy as part of the wider Pastoral team. Full or part time can be offered
- Behaviour Mentor
- Interviews being held 16th August 23
- £90 to £110 per day
- Boys Grammar school
- Temp to Perm post
- Part time 3 days a week or full time 5 days a week

This role would suit someone with previous pastoral,, TA or cover supervisor experience.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Support students with behaviour in lessons and around the school

2. Support staff in dealing with challenging behaviour

3. Provide support with the lesson removal system (On Call) and supervise withdrawn students.

4. Provide withdrawn students with support in addressing presenting need.

5. Undertake the supervision of detentions where required

6. Undertake supervision duties during the school day

7. To support the school’s work to ensure good attendance and punctuality as required, including supporting with late gate and late detentions

8. Establish positive working relationships with vulnerable students and their families in order to support their needs within school

9. Undertake mentoring, restorative meetings and conflict resolution as required.

10. Investigate incidents by taking statements, carrying out searches, interviewing students and making recommendations to the Directors of Student Development and Leadership Group. Make contact with parents/carers/other agencies as required.

11. Support staff in improving behaviour, attendance and progress by working with designated groups and individuals as required.

12. Support with Reflection Room supervision and other related tasks

13. Support and assist the wider behaviour support team as directed and as required

14. Follow up safeguarding issues in line with school policies and procedures.

15. Establish working routines and maintain records/logs of casework and provide staff with requested information as required

16. Attend meetings within school and externally as required

17. Liaise with parents/carers and external agencies as required

18. Plan and facilitate small group interventions with a focus on communication and interaction

Person Specification:
**Experience**:

- previous experience of working with students/staff in a school

Skill, Knowledge and Abilities:

- high level of organisational skills
- ability to form positive relationships with students, staff and parents/carers
- possessing skills to communicate with challenging families
- an attention to detail
- high level of personal drive and energy
- receptive to new ideas and change

Education and Qualifications:

- A good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Training in SIMS or equivalent Information Management Software
- willingness to undertake appropriate professional development training
- first aid qualification (training will be provided)

Personal Attributes:

- willing to integrate into a team
- excellent interpersonal, communication and social skills
- emotional resilience
- able to use own initiative to deal with situations as they arise, acting in line with school policies and instructions
- a friendly, co-operative approach to parents, pupils and staff
- willing to work flexibly in terms of job roles and responsibilities
- promotes and gives a positive image of the school

Interviews are being offered on 16th August 23. Please submit your CV asap to be considered.

**Salary**: £90.00-£110.00 per day

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ilford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 965
Expected start date: 04/09/2023