Behavior Mentor - Westminster

Marchant Recruitment; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a resilient Behaviour Mentor for a secondary school in Westminster, Central London. You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring, support emotional regulation, and help with classroom engagement while coordinating with SENCO and safeguarding leads.

This on-site role emphasizes pastoral support and collaboration with families and external agencies to promote pupil well-being and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs in secondary education.
• Strong de-escalation and emotional regulation skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring focused on emotional literacy and behavior support.
• Provide classroom-level interventions to de-escalate incidents and sustain engagement.
• Collaborate with SENCO, Heads of Year and safeguarding leads to IBPs.
• Maintain confidential records of student progress and incidents.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external services to support pupil well-being.

Skills

De-escalation

Emotional intelligence

Active listening

Boundaries

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor

Location: Westminster, Central London

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

About the School

We are seeking a resilient, dedicated, and empathetic Behaviour Mentor to join a progressive, highly supportive secondary school in the City of Westminster. The school is deeply committed to inclusion and pastoral excellence, ensuring every young person—regardless of their background or learning barriers is provided with the tools to succeed academically and socially.

This vital role sits within the school’s Pastoral Support and SEND departments, working directly with students who require additional guidance with emotional regulation, classroom engagement, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Mentoring: Deliver structured 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions focused on emotional literacy, anger management, confidence building, and conflict resolution.

• Classroom Intervention: Provide proactive, non-disruptive support within lessons to de-escalate challenging behaviours, refocus students, and encourage positive participation.

• Pastoral Collaboration: Work closely with the SENCO, Heads of Year, and Safeguarding Leads to design, implement, and track Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs).

• Progress & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential records of student interactions, progress, and behavioural incidents using internal monitoring tools.

• Home & Agency Liaison: Maintain positive, regular communication with parents, carers, and external support agencies to ensure a consistent approach to pupil well-being.

Requirements

• Experience: Background supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, or complex needs (e.g., in secondary schools, pupil referral units, youth work, or sports coaching).

• Key Skills: Exceptional de-escalation techniques, high emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and strong boundaries.

• Personal Attributes: Patience, resilience, a non-judgmental approach, and the confidence to build strong, trusted relationships with disengaged pupils.

• Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a full check prior to starting).

What the School Offers

• A close-knit, highly supportive pastoral team and accessible Senior Leadership Team.

• Ongoing professional development, safeguarding training, and specialist behaviour intervention strategies.

• Central London location with outstanding public transport links (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Circle, and District lines).