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.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will gain invaluable experience supporting a student on a 1:1 basis with their development and work in collaboration with dedicated and experienced practitioners who will encourage you every step of the way. You will be responsible for developing and delivering learning programmes to a pupil with behaviour difficulties. You will need to have an understanding of behaviour theory and an ability to build strong relationships with pupils, families and other practitioners. You must have the ability to identify individual needs and create effective strategies to support pupils in the classroom.

Requirements for the role:

• Ability to set boundaries
• Ability to establish trust and respect
• Firm but fair approach
• Behaviour management experience
• SEN experience
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative
• Good communication skills

Details about the role:

• Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 4:00pm
• No weekends
• Term time
• Full time & Long-term
• £400-£500 per week (PAYE)
• Potential to be placed on teacher training programme
• Generous referral scheme
• Continuous support/advice from specialist consultants

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.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children, please apply now with your full CV!