Behaviour and Learning Mentor

Outcomes First Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters (mental health)

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Hundreds of discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support – enhanced leave

Job summary

Outcomes First Group, including Baston House School, is seeking a dedicated practitioner to support learners with autism and related needs. The role involves mentoring, behaviour support, and enabling progress in structured activities within an independent day specialist setting.

Based at Baston House School in Bromley (education and care teams) you will work with teachers, families and professionals to provide consistent, patient support, promoting wellbeing and progression for children aged

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults in education, care, youth support or a relevant setting.
• Ability to stay calm and consistent during challenging moments, using de-escalation and positive engagement.
• Strong communication and rapport-building with learners and colleagues.

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

Caring

Resilience

Communication skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Experience with young people or Vulner

Job description

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 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. 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.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and 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 of behaviour as communication and the importance of early, proactive support.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent during 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. 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. 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