Behaviour Mentor

Posted 13 December 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationIslington
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceMBM/Z/Z//Z/_1734088844
Contact NameZeki Mehmet

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Male Behaviour Mentor (1:1) at SEMH Performing Arts School in Islington

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and skills to support a boy with severe Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Join our dedicated team at an innovative SEMH Performing Arts school in Islington, where creativity meets care.

The Role:

We are looking for an exceptional Male Behaviour Mentor to work 1:1 with a pupil who requires tailored support to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. This is a unique opportunity to guide and inspire a young person while fostering a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 1:1 Mentorship: Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil to provide personalized behavioural and emotional support.
  • Behavioural Guidance: Implement effective strategies to support the student's development and manage challenging behaviours with consistency and care.
  • Holistic Support: Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists, and families to create and maintain an individualized support plan.
  • Creative Engagement: Use performing arts as a tool to engage the student, building confidence and encouraging self-expression.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience: Proven track record of working with young people with SEMH needs, ideally in a school or mentoring role.
  • Empathy & Patience: A calm, nurturing approach to help manage emotional and behavioural challenges.
  • Resilience: Ability to stay composed and adaptive in high-pressure situations.
  • Creativity: A passion for performing arts and a willingness to use creative approaches to engage and motivate.
  • Male Role Model: A positive, reliable, and inspiring presence for a young male pupil.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive working environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.
  • Access to professional development and training in SEMH and performing arts integration.
  • The chance to be part of a forward-thinking school that values creativity, collaboration, and student-centred approaches.

Location: Islington
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time

If you are ready to inspire, empower, and transform the life of a young person through your mentorship, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now: Join us in shaping brighter futures. To apply, send your CV

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