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SANZA Teaching is working with an alternative school, seeking the right person for a meaningful behaviour mentor position in Lambeth: working with 15-16 year old boys facing social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) challenges - providing £95-£110 per day according to qualifications and experience.
We're recruiting a committed behaviour mentor for this alternative provision facility helping students who benefit from positive role models.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BEHAVIOUR MENTOR
- Assist SEMH pupils with ADHD and/or mild ASD, working in class sizes of 8 teenagers
- Serve as a youth mentor and TA with KS4 boys in a setting similar to a PRU
- Deliver educational guidance and support youth engagement in class - thikning outside the box is always great!
- Establish meaningful connections as a behaviour mentor while providing TA assistance
- Find points of similarity - these students enjoy football, are active, outgoing and energetic! They require strong mentors who may have a background in social care, education and training or youth support to connect, engage and inspire!
- Contribute as an team member to this alternative provision school in Lambeth where your expertise will create significant impact
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
We seek a determined youth mentor and TA with authentic dedication to helping young people with SEMH requirements, including those with ASC, ADHD, ASD - The right attitude is imperative - so do not hesitate to apply if you feel you have what it takes!
Key background and attributes:
- Background as a TA, youth mentor or in social work, especially in alternative provision or PRU contexts
- Comprehensive knowledge of social, emotional, mental health difficulties including ADHD affecting young people needing youth support
- Strong behaviour management abilities appropriate for SEMH students with varied requirements
- Resilient and caring when supporting challenging pupils
- Preferably experienced in SEN or SEMH environments, social work, or as a TA in alternative provision
- Team Teach certification highly valuable for this position
APPLICATION PROCESS Select 'ApplyNow' for this role, or reach out to Emma Heyes @ SANZA Teaching Agency for additional information about this TA opportunity on E:
