Job Description

Behaviour Mentor

Secondary School | Brent, North West London

Are you an experienced and dedicated Behaviour Mentor looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a committed Behaviour Mentor to support secondary school students in developing positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.

This role would suit someone with experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or challenging behaviour. You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Role Details

Location: Brent, North West London
Working Pattern: Full-time
Contract Type: Temporary, with the potential for a permanent position
Salary: Competitive, with the rate of pay confirmed before the assignment begins
Setting: Secondary school, KS3 and KS4
Experience: Behaviour management, SEN and/or SEMH support
Parking: On-site parking available, subject to availability

Working hours, assignment duration, employment status, holiday entitlement, pay arrangements and any applicable deductions will be confirmed in writing as part of the recruitment and onboarding process.

The Role

Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students experiencing behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.
Build positive, professional relationships with students to encourage engagement, confidence and personal development.
Implement behaviour support strategies in line with school policies and individual support plans.
Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Recognise behavioural triggers and use appropriate de-escalation strategies.
Support students with SEN and SEMH needs, adapting approaches to their individual requirements.
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, SEN staff and senior leaders.
Monitor student progress, maintain accurate records and report concerns to relevant staff.
Support students during lessons, transitions and other parts of the school day as required.
Promote attendance, punctuality, positive relationships and participation in school life.
Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and behaviour management procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

Has previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in a secondary school or similar educational setting.
Has experience supporting students with SEN and/or SEMH needs, including students who display challenging behaviour.
Has a strong understanding of positive behaviour management and restorative approaches.
Can build trusting relationships with students who may be vulnerable, disengaged or experiencing difficulties.
Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and a calm approach under pressure.
Is confident using appropriate de-escalation techniques and supporting emotional regulation.
Can identify behavioural triggers and implement proactive support strategies.
Has strong communication skills and works effectively with teaching and pastoral teams.
Maintains professional boundaries and accurate records.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Experience in behaviour mentoring, pastoral support, youth work, SEN support or SEMH provision is highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

A full-time Behaviour Mentor opportunity in Brent.
The opportunity to make a positive difference to students' behaviour, wellbeing and educational outcomes.
A supportive school environment focused on student development.
The opportunity to work alongside experienced teaching, pastoral and SEN professionals.
Potential for a permanent position, subject to the school's requirements and agreement.
Opportunities to develop skills and progress within education and pastoral support.

Pay, Employment Terms and Recruitment

The applicable rate of pay and payment arrangements will be confirmed before the assignment begins. Workers will receive written information about their employment or engagement terms, including relevant pay arrangements, working hours, holiday entitlement and applicable deductions.

Where the role is filled through an employment agency, the agency will provide the required information about the assignment and applicable terms in accordance with relevant employment and agency worker legislation. Any applicable statutory rights, including minimum wage, paid holiday and protection against unlawful deductions, will be respected.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including right-to-work checks, references and an enhanced DBS check where legally required.