Behaviour Mentor
Bideford College, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3ARThis job expired on 5 October 2023
Closing date
5 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
31 August 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,925.00 - £25,405.00 Annually (Actual) £16,180.56 - £17,937.54 actual based on 30 hours.
Behaviour Mentor job summary
Main aims of Job:
The behaviour mentor will support students who may be experiencing behavioral difficulties or struggling to engage with the curriculum. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop strategies to help students overcome their challenges and succeed academically and socially.
Identifying students who are struggling with behaviour issues and creating individualised support plans
Providing one-to-one mentoring to students to help them build their self-esteem, improve their behaviour, and develop positive relationships with their peers and teachers
Developing and delivering group workshops on topics such as anger management, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation
Working with teachers to create a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes good behavior and academic achievement
Collaborating with parents and other professionals to ensure that students receive the necessary support and resources to overcome their challenges
Keeping detailed records of student progress and sharing this information with relevant stakeholders to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals
Meet with the senior leader responsible for behaviour, as well as other behaviour mentors to share successful strategies, frustrations and problem solve
Meet with the senior leader and other mentors to agree next steps and actions for the following day
Improve measurable attendance outcomes within the pupil portfolio, making adjustments to strategies and plans as needed
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other teaching staff to support the behaviour of pupils
Participate in professional development and stay current with best practice
Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to work collaboratively, advising and supporting others
To comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation and procedures including the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, national legislation (including Health and Safety, Data Protection).
To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the department.
To undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required.
Person Specification:
- Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education, social work or a related field is preferred but not required.
Must have excellent levels of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade A-C/5-9 or equivalent).
- Experience:
Experience of working with pupils in a school environment is essential
Experience of supporting/monitoring behaviour as part of pastoral provision would be preferred but is not essential
Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs would be an advantage
- Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong ability to build relationships with pupils, parents, staff, social workers and mental health professionals
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a non-judgmental attitude
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to analyse behaviour data to identify trends and patterns
Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong ability to work with technology and educational software
- Personal Qualities:
Emotionally resilient, tenacious and determined
Passionate about pupil behaviour and a strong commitment to improving student learning outcomes within the school
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Commitment to safeguarding
Please refer to our safeguarding policy on the Athena Learning Trust website at:
https://www.athenalearningtrust.uk/policies
About Bideford College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1456 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bideford College website
Bideford College is part of the Athena Learning Trust alongside Altarnun Primary, Atlantic Academy, Egloskerry Primary, Launceston College and Launceston Primary School .
Bideford College is a rapidly improving 11 – 18 secondary school on the North Devon coast. It aims to ensure that all students, regardless of socio-economic background can successfully move on to their next step in education or employment with the skills and qualifications they need. We do this through a broad and balanced curriculum and co-curricular offer which enables students to develop resilience, knowledge and contribute positively to the local and global community. We are committed to driving up standards, insisting on high expectations and raising the aspirations of our students.
We are proud of the broad and balanced curriculum that we offer our students in both the main school and in the sixth form. It offers the potential to develop a range of academic and vocational skills that prepares young people for careers in the 21st century. This is underpinned by a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities that nurtures the development of sporting, artistic and technical talents that sees our students succeed at a local, national and international level.
Bideford College is a caring community and we are proud of the inclusive school climate that has been created through the positive relationships developed between students and staff. We want our students to feel safe in the learning culture that exists in the classrooms of the college.
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