Behaviour Mentor (FT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Behaviour Mentors are required at Overstone Independent School in Northampton on a permanent basis.
Job Details:
Position: Teaching Assistant - Full & Part Time Available
Flexible hours available as shown below:
Full time teaching assistant:
- £20,000.00 per annum before the deduction of tax and National insurance.
- Annual full-time salary for 35 working hours (8.00am to 4.00pm with one hour unpaid lunch break) per week which is paid over 52 weeks.
- 13 weeks paid holiday annually.
Summary of a Behaviour Mentor's role.
A job description will be provided on interview. To provide a complementary service to teachers and other staff, addressing the needs of children who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential, or accessing the curriculum. To work with a range of pupils, but give priority to those who need the most help, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages including:
- Children with special or medical needs.
- Challenging behavior.
- Children with a statement of special educational needs.
- To predominantly be education based but will have a wider remit including working with families and the wider community.
To work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small or large groups, acting as a:
- Listener.
- Facilitator for learning.
- Encourager.
- Motivator.
- Role model.
Core Purpose:
- To work with pupils additional needs and behavior has significant impact upon their attainment.
- To support the ethos of the school.
- To improve progress and achievement by helping to minimize barriers to learning and maximize pupil participation.
Qualifications:
- Qualification in Level 2 or 3 in childcare or Health and social care.
- Training is offered.
- Experience: Three years of working with children or within the care sector.
To Apply, please send your CV to opschool@aol.com Overstone Park School Overstone Park Northampton NN6 0DT Tel: 01604 643787 Overstone Park School
A non-selective independent school registered with DFE and ISI for boys and girls aged 5 to 18 years.
About Overstone Park School:
A non-selective independent school registered with DFE and ISI for boys and girls aged 5 to 18 years.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Behaviour Mentor (FT) roles across Overstone Park School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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