Location: West London
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Sector: Primary / Secondary / Inclusion
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate or Next Term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the School

A large, diverse, and inclusive school in West London is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral and inclusion team. The school serves a wide community and has a strong commitment to supporting pupils who experience behavioural, emotional, and social challenges that impact their learning.

The school has invested heavily in pastoral care, inclusion, and mental health support, recognising the importance of addressing underlying needs in order to improve behaviour and engagement. This role plays a vital part in ensuring vulnerable pupils receive consistent, targeted support.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will support pupils who present with challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, or social difficulties. You will work across year groups, providing one-to-one mentoring, small group interventions, and in-class support to help pupils remain engaged and regulated throughout the school day.

This role requires emotional resilience, strong behaviour management skills, and a genuine passion for working with children and young people who may have experienced trauma, instability, or unmet needs.

Key Responsibilities

Key duties of the Behaviour Mentor role include:

• Providing targeted one-to-one mentoring for pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs

• Supporting pupils with ADHD, autism, trauma-related behaviours, and emotional difficulties

• Implementing and reviewing behaviour support plans

• Supporting pupils during lessons to promote engagement and positive behaviour

• De-escalating challenging situations using calm, restorative approaches

• Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes, and lunchtime

• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and safeguarding leads

• Recording and monitoring behaviour progress and emotional wellbeing

• Supporting reintegration after exclusions or internal removals

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and families

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a Behaviour Mentor who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour

• Is calm, consistent, and confident managing difficult situations

• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Understands safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Is committed to inclusion and positive behaviour support

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• SEMH settings or alternative provision

• Youth work or mentoring

• Care or residential support

• Psychology, counselling, or mental health support

Training & Professional Development

The school provides:

• Behaviour management and de-escalation training

• Safeguarding and mental health training

• Ongoing pastoral supervision and support

• Opportunities to progress within inclusion and SEN roles

Safeguarding Statement

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training.

Why Apply?

• Make a real difference to pupils’ lives

• Join a strong, supportive pastoral team

• Gain valuable experience in behaviour and SEMH support

• Long-term role with training provided

• Supportive leadership and inclusive ethos