Behaviour & Learning Mentor: Inspire Positive Change

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

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.