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