Behaviour and Learning Mentor

Hillingdon Manor School; Bromley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to add

Wellbeing support and health checks

Vista benefits platform

UK discounts

Cycle to Work & Electric Car scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support and leave

Job summary

Baston House School in Bromley, Kent is seeking a Behaviour and Learning Mentor to support learners facing barriers to behaviour, learning, communication, or engagement. You will work with education and care teams to maintain a safe, positive environment where students can thrive.

The role focuses on building trusting relationships, promoting calm, and delivering targeted support within a 37.5-hour week, permanent contract, starting October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults in education, care or related settings.
• Strong safeguarding commitment and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent during challenging moments.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support learners by building trusting relationships and offering encouragement that meets individuals where they are.
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent approaches, de-escalation techniques and clear boundaries.
• Assist learning and engagement by breaking tasks down, reinforcing understanding, and supporting progress in lessons and structured activities.
• Contribute to planned interventions, including behaviour support strategies and learning plans, in line with agreed targets.
• Support daily routines to help learners feel secure and capable—whether at the start of the day, during transitions, or through recovery after setbacks.
• Record and report relevant observations using appropriate systems, ensuring communication across the team is accurate and timely.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and other professionals to ensure support is joined up and meaningful.

Skills

Safeguarding

Experience with youth

Behaviour as communication

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Organisation

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Behaviour and Learning Mentor

Baston House School

• Bromley
• Permanent

Salary: £27.000.00 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work

Job Title: Behaviour and Learning Mentor
Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AB
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £27.000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

You’ll play a key part in supporting learners who may experience barriers to behaviour, learning, communication, or engagement. Working closely with education and care teams, you’ll help create a safe, positive environment where people can thrive.

• Mentor and support learnersby building trusting relationships and offering encouragement that meets individuals where they are.
• Promote positive behaviourusing consistent approaches, de-escalation techniques and clear boundaries.
• Assist learning and engagementby breaking tasks down, reinforcing understanding, and supporting progress in lessons and structured activities.
• Contribute to planned interventions, including behaviour support strategies and learning plans, in line with agreed targets.
• Support daily routinesto help learners feel secure and capable—whether at the start of the day, during transitions, or through recovery after setbacks.
• Record and reportrelevant observations using appropriate systems, ensuring communication across the team is accurate and timely.
• Work collaborativelywith teachers, support staff, families and other professionals to ensure support is joined up and meaningful.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to have all the answers—you do need the right mindset. We’re looking for someone caring, resilient and confident in their ability to support individuals with patience and consistency.

• Astrong commitment to safeguardingand the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
• Experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults, either in education, care, youth support or another relevant setting.
• A good understanding ofbehaviour as communicationand the importance of early, proactive support.
• Ability to remaincalm and consistentduring challenging moments, using de-escalation and positive engagement.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to build rapport with learners and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail for recording and follow-up.
• Willingness to learn and take part in training, development and supervision.

About Us

Baston House School is an independent day specialist school in Bromley, Kent, supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated needs. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life. Our focus is on developing academic skills, social understanding, emotional wellbeing, and independence, enabling each pupil to achieve positive outcomes and prepare for their next steps. By fostering a strong sense of community and personalised learning, Baston House ensures every pupil is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.Take a closer look and discover how fulfilling your career could be.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.