Behaviour Mentor - Level 2 (MIL116BC)
Millgate School
- Leicester
- £32,070-34,359 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: Grade 9 Pay Point 19-22 (£32,070 - £34,359 per annum, approximate starting salary of £27,438.07)Hours: 37 hours per week; 39 weeks per year (term time + INSET days)
Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern:Monday: 08:20 -16:00 (20 minute unpaid lunch break)Tuesday: 08:20 - 16:30 (20 minute unpaid lunch break)Wednesday: 08:20 - 16:20 (20 minute unpaid lunch break)Thursday: 08:20 - 16:00 (20 minute unpaid lunch break)Friday: 08:20 - 15:30 (20 minute unpaid lunch break)About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our behaviour and relationship team as a behaviour mentor. Your role will involve leading pastoral interventions in order to support our children's social, emotional and mental health needs, emotional literacy and social interaction. You will also be led by our phase leads to ensure behaviour is well supported within the classroom and vital links between home and the school are maintained. As one of our mentors, you will develop your own timetable to work flexibly in supporting the well-being of our young people and encourage them to be reflective and responsible.Why Choose Millgate School?Millgate School is an amazing place that places the child at the centre of everything that we do. To make them develop, grow and progress; we have created a curriculum that is uncompromising in supporting the child's need.Our curriculum is inspired by stories. Every child arrives with a story that we make it our business to get to know. Shaped by their narratives and informed by their need, our curriculum sets out an ambitious, chapter by chapter, journey. We develop children's character and learner behaviour; we ensure they thrive on content that is knowledge rich; we continually weave within this narrative opportunities for lived experiences and we ultimately prepare them to navigate their own successful futures.Often having arrived with stories that they had little control over, our curriculum is unwavering in preparing them to write their next chapters.Key Responsibilities
- Devise and implement behaviour and social skills interventions with individuals or small groups.
- Plan and organise programmes of provision to be delivered by support staff specifically for pupils experiencing behavioural difficulties.
- Under the direction of SLT, they will communicate with parents and outside agencies as part of intervention delivery and school behaviour improvement strategies.
- Maintain records and collect data relating to behaviour as directed.
- To provide a physical presence around the school during the school day.
- NVQ Level 3 Equivalent with relevant Child and / or Education focus
- Good Literacy and Numeracy GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Evidence of further accreditations/ qualifications in the area of BESD, Social Skills, SEND.
- A minimum of 2 years working experience as a level 3 Teaching Assistant in an educational setting.
- Effective working with Primary aged children/young people and their families.
- Experience of supporting children with identified additional needs, including emotional, social and behavioural difficulties.
- Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
- To have knowledge of the SEND Code of practice and the graduated approach.
- Knowledge of databases and the ability to extract information and present reports.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
- Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
- Highly committed and motivated Team.
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
- Free parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Dental support.
- Retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documentsMore about Discovery Schools TrustDiscovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.Safeguarding StatementWe are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.AIWhile we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.Apply Now!
If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!