Location: North & West London
Contract Type: Daily Supply / Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm / Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Employer: Leading Education Recruitment Agency

A Leading Education Recruitment Agency is working in close partnership with a wide network of mainstream schools, SEMH provisions, pupil referral units, and alternative education settings across North and West London to recruit experienced and motivated Behaviour Mentors. These schools support pupils who face significant barriers to learning due to challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, trauma, anxiety, and unmet special educational needs, and they are seeking professionals who can provide calm, consistent, and relationship-led support.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting pupils whose behaviour presents challenges within a school environment. Many pupils may struggle with SEMH needs, Autism, ADHD, attachment difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, or mental health challenges, which can manifest as emotional outbursts, withdrawal, low-level disruption, or more complex behaviour incidents.

Your role will focus on early intervention, emotional regulation, de-escalation, and positive behaviour support, helping pupils to remain engaged with education and develop the skills they need to succeed both academically and socially.

You may work 1:1 with an individual pupil, support small intervention groups, or provide flexible support across classrooms or year groups. Some placements involve working in reflection rooms, inclusion units, or alternative provision settings, supporting pupils following behaviour incidents and helping them reintegrate successfully into lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide structured and consistent behaviour mentoring in line with individual behaviour plans

• Support pupils to recognise emotional triggers and develop self-regulation strategies

• Use calm, trauma-informed de-escalation techniques

• Promote positive behaviour, routines, boundaries, and expectations

• Act as a trusted adult and positive role model within the school

• Support pupils during transitions, break times, and other high-risk periods

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals

• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback on behaviour and engagement

• Maintain accurate behaviour, progress, and safeguarding records

• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion policies at all times

About the Schools

Schools across North and West London are diverse, fast-paced, and community-focused. Many support pupils from complex social backgrounds and place a strong emphasis on pastoral care, inclusion, and emotional wellbeing. Behaviour Mentors are viewed as essential members of staff and are supported by experienced leadership teams, clear behaviour frameworks, and multidisciplinary support networks.

Many placements offer long-term stability, allowing Behaviour Mentors to build strong relationships with pupils and contribute meaningfully to positive behaviour change and improved outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

This role is suitable for candidates with experience or strong interest in behaviour support, SEMH, or pastoral work, including those from backgrounds such as:

• Behaviour Mentor or SEN Teaching Assistant

• Youth Worker or Support Worker

• Care or residential support

• Psychology, criminology, or social science graduate

• Sports or mentoring background

The successful candidate will be:

• Calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent

• Confident managing challenging behaviour

• Firm but fair, with clear boundaries

• A strong communicator and team player

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people

• Committed to inclusive education

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or willingness to apply.

Why Work With a Leading Education Recruitment Agency

• Access to a wide range of Behaviour Mentor roles across North & West London

• Flexible working options to suit your availability

• Competitive pay with weekly payroll

• Behaviour, SEMH, and safeguarding CPD

• Dedicated consultants with specialist SEN and behaviour expertise

• Clear pathways into long-term and permanent roles

• Ongoing support throughout your placement

Why This Role Makes a Difference

Behaviour Mentors play a vital role in helping pupils stay in education, reduce exclusions, and build positive futures. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact by supporting pupils to develop emotional literacy, resilience, and positive behaviour patterns that will benefit them both in and out of school.

If you are passionate about supporting young people, confident managing behaviour, and motivated to make a real difference in education, this Behaviour Mentor role offers a challenging, rewarding, and meaningful career path.

How to Apply

Apply today with your CV to be considered for Behaviour Mentor opportunities across North and West London. Our specialist consultants will work closely with you to match your experience, strengths, and availability with the most suitable school placements.