Behaviour Mentor

Overview

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Position:
Behaviour Mentor (SEMH).

Location:

Sunderland. Contract Type:
Full Time, Term-time only. Rate of Pay: £500 - £600 per week.

Working Hours:

08:30 - 15:30.

About the School:

We are a supportive and forward-thinking specialist school in Sunderland seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Mentor to join their team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will help pupils build confidence, develop coping strategies, and achieve their full potential in a structured and nurturing environment. Classroom experience is beneficial but not essential. A good understanding of SEN/SEMH needs and the challenges young people may face is important.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual student needs.
• Support pupils in managing their emotions and behaviour, promoting positive choices and engagement in learning.
• Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support strategies are in place.

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach when working with students.
• The ability to remain adaptable and responsive in a dynamic school setting.
• A collaborative attitude and commitment to contributing positively to the wider school community.

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional, child related references covering the last two years.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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