Behaviour Mentor - Level 2; MILBC

Behaviour Mentor - Level 2

Millgate School
Salary: Grade 9 Pay Point 19-22 (£32,070 - £34,359 per annum, approximate starting salary of £27,438.07)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our behaviour and relationship team as a behaviour mentor. Your role will involve leading pastoral interventions in order to support our children’s social, emotional and mental health needs, emotional literacy and social interaction. You will also be led by our phase leads to ensure behaviour is well supported within the classroom and vital links between home and the school are maintained.

As one of our mentors, you will develop your own timetable to work flexibly in supporting the well‑being of our young people and encourage them to be reflective and responsible.

• Devise and implement behaviour and social skills interventions with individuals or small groups.
• Plan and organise programmes of provision to be delivered by support staff specifically for pupils experiencing behavioural difficulties.
• Under the direction of SLT, communicate with parents and outside agencies as part of intervention delivery and school behaviour improvement strategies.
• Maintain records and collect data relating to behaviour as directed.
• Provide a physical presence around the school during the school day.

• NVQ Level 3 Equivalent with relevant Child and / or Education focus
• Good literacy and numeracy GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Evidence of further accreditations/ qualifications in the area of BESD, Social Skills, SEND.

• A minimum of 2 years working experience as a level 3 Teaching Assistant in an educational setting.
• Effective working with primary aged children/young people and their families.
• Experience of supporting children with identified additional needs, including emotional, social and behavioural difficulties.

• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of practice and the graduated approach.
• Knowledge of databases and the ability to extract information and present reports.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• An established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport for support.

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.