Behaviour Mentor

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them develop positive behaviours? We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Behaviour Mentor to join our primary school team in Barking, working with Key Stage 2 students.

About the role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement strategies that promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and Guidance: Provide one-on-one and group support to students, helping them develop positive behaviour and social skills.
• Individualized Plans: Develop and implement behaviour intervention plans tailored to the needs of individual students.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track students' progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting regularly to teachers and senior staff.
• Parental Engagement: Work with parents and guardians to provide support and guidance, ensuring a consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Collaborative Working: Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to create a supportive learning environment.

About the school

Our school is a large, inclusive primary school with five-form entry, located in the heart of Barking. With a diverse student body and a strong commitment to inclusion, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their best. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that each student receives the individual attention and support they need to thrive.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Mentor you will:

• Have experience working with children, particularly in a behavioral or mentoring role
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Have patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s development

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Experience Working with Children: Typically, at least 1-2 years of experience working with children is expected. This can include roles such as teaching assistant, youth worker, or any position involving direct support and interaction with young people

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email Mubarak.Jama@smartteachers.co.uk.