Behaviour Mentor

Long Term Futures; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay £108.68–£115

Long-term placement

Potential permanent role

DBS check support

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor at a specialist SEN school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire (WD6). The role is full-time, long-term with potential to become permanent, delivering 1:1 mentoring and pastoral support to pupils needing emotional regulation and engagement guidance.

Successful candidates will provide consistent mentoring, build trusting relationships, and collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff while following safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Previous behaviour mentoring or relevant school-based experience.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications encouraged to apply.
• Enhance DBS check or willingness to complete one.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 behaviour mentoring to pupils.
• Develop positive relationships and support emotional wellbeing.
• Recognise behavioural triggers and teach coping strategies.
• Observe and report changes in pupil engagement to staff.

Skills

Behaviour mentoring

Pastoral support

Emotional regulation

Communication

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Behaviour Mentor – Specialist SEN School, Borehamwood (WD6)
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6
Pay: £108.68–£115 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term, temporary to permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Commutable from: Edgware, Barnet, Elstree, Potters Bar, Watford, Radlett and Mill Hill

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. This full-time opportunity is ideal for candidates with previous behaviour mentoring or relevant school experience. We also welcome applications from Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants who are interested in developing their experience in behaviour mentoring and pastoral support within a specialist educational setting. The successful candidate will provide individualised 1:1 behaviour mentoring and pastoral support to pupils who require additional guidance with emotional regulation, confidence, relationships and engagement in education. You will help create a consistent, supportive environment where pupils feel understood, develop positive behaviours and build the skills needed to participate more confidently in school life.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 behaviour mentoring to pupils who require additional support with their behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils, using a patient and consistent approach.
• Help pupils recognise behavioural triggers and develop appropriate strategies for managing emotions and responses.
• Deliver individualised mentoring activities focused on confidence, resilience, communication and positive behaviour.
• Provide pastoral support to pupils experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Adapt communication and support approaches to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Encourage positive interactions, independence and appropriate social skills throughout the school day.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams to maintain consistent approaches to pupil support.
• Observe and communicate changes in pupil behaviour, engagement and wellbeing to relevant school staff.
• Follow the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies, reporting concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Previous experience in behaviour mentoring or a relevant school-based support role.
• An understanding of behaviour support strategies and the importance of consistency, patience and positive reinforcement.
• The ability to build supportive, professional relationships with pupils who require additional guidance.
• Confidence in responding calmly and appropriately to challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to individual pupil needs.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to work closely with teaching, SEN and pastoral staff.
• Availability to work full-time in a long-term position, with the potential to transition into permanent employment.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.

Previous experience working in a specialist SEN school, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs or delivering targeted behaviour interventions would be advantageous. Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants with relevant school experience are encouraged to apply, particularly those looking to move into a more focused mentoring role.

What Long Term Futures Offers

• Daily pay of £108.68–£115.
• A full-time, long-term placement with the potential to become permanent.
• The opportunity to develop experience in behaviour mentoring within a specialist SEN school.
• A role focused on supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing, engagement and personal development.

By applying, you agree to Long Term Futures processing your CV and personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with its privacy policy. Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.