Positive Behaviour Mentor at The Winsford Academy

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About this Role

Ambition and Excellence for All

At Winsford Academy, our core belief is that students comefirst and that all children, irrespective of their background should receive anexcellent education.

We are looking for exceptional candidates who will be able tosupport and mentor students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)challenges. The mentors will work with students in 1:1 sessions or small groupsto develop strategies to improve behaviour, engagement and emotionalregulation. Positive Behaviour Mentors will also support students in lessonsand the RESET Inclusion room as part of a bespoke reintegration package.

Positive Behaviour Mentors will be able to deescalatebehaviour and RESET behaviour, working closely with the behaviour, pastoral,SEND and wellbeing team. They will support the Inclusion Manager to adaptresources, monitor progress, and promote a positive inclusive learningenvironment where all students including those with SEND, mental healthchallenges or who may have experienced trauma are able to thrive.

WA is a fully inclusive school so ideal candidateswill be passionate about social mobility and have a determination for allstudents to achieve their potential.

Benefits of working at WA:

Alongside knowing that you are making a positive differenceto the lives of young people, working at WA means that you will benefitfrom:

High quality professional development

Regular training to develop classroom practiceand inclusive teaching strategies

A generous and secure pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Further details about the role can be found in the attached JobDescription and Person Specification. If you would like to visit theacademy, or any questions about the role or application process, please contactHR support S Pardoe, Suzanne.pardoe@winsford.ht.school

Our Safeguarding Commitment and Culture

Winsford Academy iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Allappointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and thestatutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will becarried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject toan enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitabilityto work with children.

We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or closevacancies at any time and without notice.