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Behaviour Mentor - Term Time
Pastoral Staff Pay Scale -Salary dependant on experience and qualifications
2 year fixed term contract to start
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Behaviour Mentor to join our Inclusion Team in a school with outstanding behaviour and a strong inclusive ethos. The successful candidate will work closely with students who require additional support with emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement in learning.
The role focuses on supporting students who may become dysregulated, using sport-based activities, mentoring, and therapeutic strategies to help them develop positive coping mechanisms, resilience, and readiness to learn.
You will work under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion Lead) as part of a collaborative team committed to ensuring all students can succeed in a supportive and structured environment.
The school has a positive ethos and culture where our students have the opportunity to experience success and be the best version of themselves. An ideal candidate will have a commitment to Trauma informed practice and understand the power of learning and education for our students. Staff are committed to supporting our young people to achieve great things and ensure they 'come with a past, but leave with a future'.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
Southend YMCA Community School is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed, if you would like a tour of the school or to discuss the position please contact Donna Merry on 01702 987826 or e-mail donnamerry@ymca.southend.sch.uk.