The team at Ortus Recruitment work in collaboration with Primary/SEN schools and bring them together with individuals looking for opportunities in the education sector. We are dedicated to providing specialised and ongoing support to educators looking for full-time and long-term roles within schools in their local area. We work with a number of schools, all rated ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding‘ by Ofsted, with supportive senior leadership teams and opportunities for further career progression and CPD courses.

Job Summary:

• Role: Behaviour Mentor
• Contract type: Long-term, Full-time
• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Pay Rate: £90-£100 per day (PAYE)
• Location: Whetstone, Barnet
• Start date: Immediate

Our client school in Whetstone is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join their supportive team to support children with behavioural difficulties. The role is long-term with the potential to be offered a permanent position with the school if deemed the ideal candidate.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide support and guidance to a boy in Year 5 who is working at a Year 1 level. You will work to identify and address the underlying causes of their behaviour which stems from anxiety, and aid him in developing positive coping strategies. You will need to establish boundaries and have a firm but fair approach. It is important to note he can be aggressive when he gets angry, therefore this role requires someone with adept behaviour management experience.

Candidate Specification:

• Experience as a behaviour mentor, sports coach, learning support assistant and/or youth worker
• Strong and effective behaviour management
• Excellent communication skills
• Resilient, empathetic and assertive nature

Successful candidates will benefit from:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Continuous support and advice from experienced specialist consultants
• PAYE payments – No Umbrella Company Fees
• Potential for career progression and teacher training in partnership with the school
• Good opportunities for CPD
• Generous referral scheme

Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to posts through Ortus Recruitment must undertake or have undertaken the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.

This role is an immediate start so apply today with your full CV to be considered!