Are you a dedicated and experienced Behaviour Mentor with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of students with Special Educational Needs?
We are seeking a talented individual to join a vibrant educational community in Islington, North London. If you're committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and have expertise in autism, behavioural difficulties, and SEMH, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs, particularly focusing on autism, behavioural difficulties, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Your patience, empathy, and understanding will be instrumental in creating a nurturing classroom atmosphere where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one or group support to students with SEN, tailoring your approach to their individual needs.
- Assist classroom teachers in implementing specialized strategies to manage behaviour and promote positive interactions.
- Collaborate with the SEN team to create and implement Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Intervention Plans.
- Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and learning.
- Effectively communicate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to share progress and address concerns.
- Utilize your expertise to de-escalate challenging situations and promote emotional well-being.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, with a strong background in autism, behavioural difficulties, and SEMH.
- Relevant qualifications or certifications in Special Education or related fields are advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Empathy, patience, and resilience in managing and supporting students with complex needs.
- A commitment to promoting inclusivity and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Organizational skills to manage documentation and support plans effectively.
Why Horizon Teachers?
- Earn up to £300 in Vouchers of your choice for successful referrals!
- Easy registration process via an online link and a video registration.
- You will be paid the permanent equivalent pay for the job after 12 full weeks.
- We offer a FREE Safeguarding Course online to support you in your work in an educational setting!
- Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8-rated Google reviews
"Hi everyone, my experience with the Horizon team has been excellent since day one. They were super helpful in finding me suitable positions. They listened & took into account what days & timings I wanted." - 5 Star Google Review
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.