Secondary Inclusion Support Mentor at Director Leisure Culture & Communities

Salary: £34,434 - £36,362

Hours per week: 37 hours 

Temporary/Fixed term: 14 months 

Interview date: to be confirmed following shortlisting

Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures   

Our Behaviour Support Service are looking for a dedicated Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor to join them to help play a key role in supporting the inclusion students in secondary schools in Wiltshire.

Our Behaviour Support Service provide direct support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school 

The post holder will be a team member of the Behaviour Support Service and will provide direct support to secondary school pupils, alongside school staff and the wider team, to enable them to manage their social and emotional needs, promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from school. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions to encourage prosocial behaviours.
• Building effective relationships with schools and key agencies to coordinate support.
• Supporting pupils individually and in groups and contributing to reviews and service evaluations.
• Maintaining accurate records and engaging in ongoing training and team development.
• Upholding anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of your work.

We are looking for a dedicated and patient Support Mentor who has a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent experience. Our ideal candidate will have experience working with young people. The candidate will have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.

If you are dedicated to supporting schools, to enhance the educational experience for children, we would love to hear from you.    

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Teresa McIlroy, Strategic Lead for Alternative Provision, at [email protected].  

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

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Application process 

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