| Location: Tamworth | Discipline: Secondary |
| Job Type: Temporary | Salary: £100 - £170 per day |
| Contact: YSA Education | Contact Email: [email protected] |
| Contact Phone: 02475900000 | Job Reference: Tamworth |
Behaviour Mentor – Student Support Department
YSA Education are looking for a caring, approachable and experienced Behaviour Mentor to join a dedicated Student Support Department within a welcoming school setting.
This is a non-classroom-based role, focusing on providing tailored 1:1 support and small group sessions for students with additional needs, particularly those experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The successful candidate must have training and previous experience delivering ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) sessions and feel confident supporting students with a range of emotional needs.
You will be responsible for providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves, developing coping strategies and building confidence.
The role will involve delivering 1:1 sessions as well as supporting small groups of up to 8 students.
You must be confident managing and responding to challenging behaviours, thinking outside the box and adapting your approach to suit individual students.
Sessions will take place both indoors and outdoors, with activities potentially including going for walks on the school grounds, sporting activities and other practical approaches to help students engage, regulate and develop positive relationships.
The ideal candidate will be:
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Experienced delivering ELSA sessions and emotional support.
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Confident supporting students with additional needs and emotional difficulties.
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Approachable, patient and understanding.
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Confident managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours.
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Creative and able to think outside the box.
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Happy working both indoors and outdoors.
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Passionate about creating a safe space where students feel listened to and supported.
If you are a nurturing and proactive individual who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and making a genuine difference to their wellbeing, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Temporary