Behavior Mentor

Full Job Description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Behaviour Mentor 

Location:  The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY

Salary:      £25,000.00 per annum

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Behaviour Mentor to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join our school team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and monitoring student behaviour, helping to create a positive and productive learning environment for all.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support and manage the smooth return of students to the classroom following behaviour interventions.
• Implement agreed strategies to improve and manage student behaviour effectively across the school.
• Monitor and analyse student behaviour using the online behaviour management system to identify trends and support needs.
• Provide on-call support to teaching staff when required to address behaviour issues promptly.
• Liaise closely with teaching staff to support learning and maintain behaviour standards.
• Encourage and support students to follow school rules and uphold behaviour expectations consistently.
• Assist in organising and promoting the school’s rewards system and encouraging student responsibility.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing Manager for Inclusion to develop and implement behaviour improvement strategies.
• Coach students in managing their emotions and developing self-regulation and self-management skills.

Additional Duties May Include:

• Working with parents to support student behaviour and progress.
• Assisting with the induction of new students to ensure a positive start.
• Encouraging students to reflect on their behaviour and supporting them to make positive changes.
• Being present in corridors to manage and respond to students who leave classrooms without permission.
• Participating in continuous professional development and research to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Attending meetings, assemblies, and parent events to contribute insights and support.
• Working one-to-one with students to address individual behaviour needs.
• Supporting staff with behaviour management strategies and interventions.
• Contributing actively to pastoral team meetings and school events.
• Completing other reasonable tasks as requested by the Headteacher or line manager.

About Us

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. 

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

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