Behaviour Support Mentor

Specialist Support Teaching Assistant

A school based in Darwen specialising in supporting pupils with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs require specialist support teaching assistants to encourage and guide their pupils learning. The school is committed to providing outstanding opportunities by excellent teaching and support and and an inspiring curriculum.

As a Specialist Support worker, you must be nurturing, passionate and confident.

You may be faced with difficult situations and challenged with behaviour and you should be able to manage and de-escalate these situations.

About you -

• Be passionate and creative in assisting to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.

Key Duties -

• Participate in the planning of activities catered to the individuals.
• Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupils progress.
• Promote pupils cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• You will be required to adhere to their EHC plan and differentiate your approach to meet each individual pupils needs.

Key Information –

• Full time or part time roles.
• Term-time only role.
• PAYE contract.
• Secondary SEMH.
• Darwen (BB3) based.
• £12.90 + based on experience and additional duties.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please do get in touch with a copy of your CV to

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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