*LOCATION*
Preston
*CONTRACT TYPE*
Full-time
*CONTRACT TERMS*
Long-term
*SALARY*
£350 - £400 per week
*APPLY BY*
ASAP
*JOB START*
September 2022
About the role
Do you have a talent for building relationships and breaking down barriers? Are you looking for a new opportunity? We have full-time vacancies in Lancaster and north Lancashire schools supporting children to manage their behaviour.
We are looking for an experienced KS3 Behaviour Mentor to work with young people in SEN and Secondary settings to support with challenging behaviour and overcoming barriers to learning.
- You will be required to support in small classes from Years 7 to 9, using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.
- Pupils are all aged 11-14 years old with EHCPs for Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, SEMH, as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD.
- We are looking for an individual who has a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support students.
About the school
The schools offer broad curriculums based on children’s needs and interests including vocational learning.
Lessons take place in small groups of no more than 8 pupils.
The schools focus on areas where progress can be made whether that's emotionally, socially, behaviourally or academically.
There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.
Requirements
- Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
- To mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
- You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.
- Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
About Vision for Education
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.