Job Description
Behaviour Mentor
Location: Haringey, North London
Position: Behaviour Mentor
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary (Term-Time Only)
Duration: September 2026 to July 2027
Pay: £100-£120 per day, dependent on experience, skills and assignment requirements, paid weekly via PAYE
Position: Behaviour Mentor
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary (Term-Time Only)
Duration: September 2026 to July 2027
Pay: £100-£120 per day, dependent on experience, skills and assignment requirements, paid weekly via PAYE
Behaviour Mentor Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in North London seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral team from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional and pastoral support, helping them build confidence, resilience and positive relationships within school.
About the School
This successful secondary school is committed to inclusion, student wellbeing and high standards of pastoral care.
School Highlights
- Strong focus on student wellbeing and inclusion
- Experienced and supportive pastoral leadership team
- Commitment to staff development and professional learning
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide targeted support to students who require additional behavioural, emotional or social support to succeed in school.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students with behavioural, social and emotional needs
- Deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions
- Help students manage behaviour and regulate emotions positively
- Develop strong and trusting relationships with students
- Support improvements in attendance, engagement and learning
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral leaders and SEND staff
- Implement individual behaviour support plans
- De-escalate challenging situations professionally and calmly
- Promote resilience, independence and positive behaviour choices
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring, coaching or community setting
- Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient, resilient and proactive approach
- Genuine passion for supporting young people's wellbeing and achievement
- Ability to work effectively as part of a wider pastoral team
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor
- Experience supporting students with SEMH, SEND or additional needs
- Previous experience working within a secondary school environment
- Relevant youth work, education or mentoring qualifications
Pay and Progression
Pay for this position ranges from £100 to £120 per day, depending on experience, responsibilities and assignment requirements.
The highest available rate of £120 per day would typically be offered to candidates with substantial behaviour mentoring experience, strong behaviour management skills, experience supporting students with SEMH or complex needs, and a proven track record of improving student engagement and outcomes.
Why Apply?
School Benefits
- Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school
- Work with an experienced pastoral and behaviour support team
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' lives
Role Benefits
- Develop specialist behaviour and pastoral support experience
- Build valuable skills working with vulnerable young people
- Gain experience that can support future careers in education, counselling, youth work or teaching
Tradewind Recruitment Benefits
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to a wide range of long-term and permanent opportunities
Free National College CPD Access
As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College and its extensive professional development library.
Recommended courses for this role include:
- Behaviour Management in Secondary Schools
- Supporting Students with SEMH Needs
- Safeguarding Children in Education
Required Vetting
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to make a new application
- Provide professional references covering recent employment
- Provide proof of the right to work in the UK
- Provide evidence of relevant qualifications where applicable
- Complete all safeguarding and compliance checks required for working in schools
Why Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and is committed to matching talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across the country.
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve.
