Graduate Behaviour and Learning Mentor – Bolton

SEN/SEMH – Bolton Secondary School – Immediate start, long term role.

Are you a graduate with a Psychology related degree with an interest in supporting young people with additional behavioural needs, who is considering a career in teaching or social work?

Would you benefit from paid work experience for the rest of the academic year as a Behaviour and Learning Mentor in a supportive school before applying for a PGCE or further experience in 2019?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to use their skills and experience supporting pupils with additional behavioural needs, to make a huge impact to this school in Bolton.

Graduate Behaviour and Learning Mentor –  

• SEN Role – Behaviour & Learning Mentor
• Psychology related degree ideal
• Position available for a recent graduates
• Support behavioural needs – previous experience required
• Great paid experience prior to further study
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils – offering interventions
• Immediate start
• Must be resilient and have a passion for working with SEN
• Paid up to £350 per week
• Long term/full-time role

In this role you will work specifically with children who have additional behavioural needs, and require 1:1 support in the classroom to help them keep on task and fulfil their potential. Your specific degree will come in handy to specialise as you may also be able to run small intervention groups on literacy or numeracy topics, for those who may be struggling. This is a growing school which endeavours to support graduates at this early stage to bring more talent into the teaching profession.

The ideal candidate for this behaviour and learning mentor role is an enthusiastic and supportive individual with a real passion for education and a desire to become a teacher or behavioural role in a similar field. You must have graduated with a 2:1 or higher in your degree and have a good academic background. You do not necessarily need school based experience however working with children in other environments is essential, ideally where you have used behavioural techniques.

This popular school is located in Bolton and close to great transport links. The school boasts a bespoke training and development programme where you will be assigned a dedicated mentor who will work alongside you and support you. The schools key focus is to ensure all pupils make progress academically so they are well prepared for their next steps after leaving school.

If you would like to be considered for this Behaviour and Learning Mentor role starting immediately, send your CV to Becky at i-teachers today.