Behaviour Mentor

London South East Academies Trust; Bromley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Bromley seeks a motivated behaviour mentor. This role involves supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional difficulties, working alongside a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for making life-changing differences to children. The position is 36 hours per week, with a starting salary of £20,248.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting pupils with emotional difficulties.
• Highly motivated to make a difference.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the behaviour team with pupils.
• Engage with pupils in a positive and caring way.

Skills

Support for pupils with behavioural difficulties

Teamwork

Motivation

Engagement with pupils

Job description

We are looking for an inspired behaviour mentor to support in the behaviour team. You should have a passion for supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional difficulties, be highly motivated, work well as part of a team and be committed to engaging with pupils in a positive, calm and caring way.

We can offer you the opportunity to make life-changing differences to children, and work with supportive, caring, dedicated staff and governing body.

This post is for 36 hours a week.

About You

About Us

London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises sixteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, East Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey.

Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.

As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all.

Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.

Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.

London South East Academies Trust is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.

If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.

If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at [e-mail]

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

LSEAT Scale H12 to H17 – Starting salary £20,248