Behaviour Mentor (Primary School)
Ortus Recruitment is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Behaviour Mentor to join our team at a mainstream primary school in Brixton. This school has a “Good” Ofsted rating and boasts a dedicated senior leadership team who are committed to providing the necessary resources to support vulnerable pupils.
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Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will be responsible for providing 1:1 support to students with challenging behaviour. You will work closely with a Class Teacher to adapt to their teaching style and support the child with their learning according to their individual needs. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for career progression in a primary school setting with a welcoming and supportive team. The working hours are from 08:30am to 16:00pm, Monday to Friday.
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Requirements:
- A graduate of a core subject (such as Maths, English, Science, Psychology, or Drama)
- Experience working with children in a professional environment
- Experience working with SEN (desirable)
- Ability to develop positive relationships with young children
- Strong commitment to working as part of a team and ensuring progress of children is monitored and tracked
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to provide regular feedback to class teachers
- Ability to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
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Note: We welcome applicants with degrees beyond this or relevant qualifications for working with children.
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Benefits:
- Ongoing support and professional development
- Competitive pay based on experience via PAYE (£75-£90 per day) – No Umbrella Companies
- Career progression opportunities
- Partnership with primary schools to provide long-term placements and potential for permanent contracts
- Partnership with holiday camps for long-term placements
- Great referral scheme
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Candidates will need to be available for an immediate start, with no notice period as you will need to be available for a trial day with the school.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and have the qualifications and experience we are looking for, please apply today with your Full CV.
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Primary School | Behaviour Mentor | Brixton | £75 – £90 per day PAYE | Immediate Start
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