School Youth Mentor

Job title:�School Youth Mentor

Location:�Thurrock

Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Pay:��90.00 - �115.00

Start date:�ASAP

Duration:�Long term with view to go perm

Active Recruitment are currently working closely with a Mainstream Primary School in Dagenham, who are seeking an experienced youth Mentor to join them with immediate effect on a temp to perm basis. This fantastic School requires a mentor to provide group-based support to learners who have been removed from mainstream classes.

The role:

You will be providing specialist support to pupils in both key stage 1�and 2�where behaviour and attendance issues are a cause for concern. You will be reporting the schools SENCO/ Inclusion Lead providing detailed daily feedback and learning progress reports.

Duties and Responsibility:

• Developing and using strategies to manage and support pupils with challenging behaviour.


• To develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with identified students.


• To draw up agreed action plans with students outlining the aims of the mentoring.


• Working alongside teachers and support staff to promote the effective use of behaviour management strategies.


• To support with the liaison with parents regarding behaviour incidents.


• To offer support and assistance to the Assistant Head.


• To support with the supervision of students not in lessons


• Working directly with individuals or groups to raise self-esteem and confidence of pupils with a view to improving their personal and social skills.


• Monitoring progress in improving behaviour and maintaining improvements once made.


• To act as a motivator, role model and advocate for young people.


• To liaise with the SENCo and outside agencies as appropriate.

Requirements

• Previous experience inspiring and motivating pupils who display challenging behaviour


• Additional Qualifications related to children (Highly desirable)


• Available to commit to a full-time, long-term position


• Secondary aged support experience (not necessarily within a school)


• Calm, patient and caring approach to working with children


• Confident in your approach and able to deliver effective interventions

The successful candidate must have an�Enhanced�DBS�on the�Update Service�before starting this role.