Behaviour Mentor

Long Term Futures Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a resilient Behaviour Mentor to provide dedicated 1:1 support for an 8-year-old Year 4 pupil in a specialist SEN setting in Barnet. The role emphasises understanding underlying behaviours, building trust, and helping the pupil feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.

You will work closely with teachers and the pastoral/SEN team to support emotional regulation, set clear routines, and contribute to individual targets while maintaining firm, compassionate boundaries

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, Autism or challenging behaviour.
• Able to build rapport while maintaining firm boundaries.
• Confident de-escalating challenging situations.
• Experience in SEN schools, behaviour provision, mentoring or youth work.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Build a trusting and positive relationship with the pupil.
• Support emotional regulation and SEMH needs.
• Respond calmly to challenging situations and establish routines and boundaries.
• Work with teachers and the wider pastoral/SEN team to support learning.
• Contribute towards EHCP and behaviour targets.

Skills

SEMH experience

Autism support

Behavior management

Resilience

Empathy

De-escalation

Relationship building

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH & Autism

High Barnet, EN5 (commutable from Finchley, Whetstone, Mill Hill, Borehamwood and Potters Bar)

£110-£125 per day

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a resilient and relationship-focused Behaviour Mentor to provide dedicated 1:1 support for an 8-year-old Year 4 pupil within a specialist SEN setting in Barnet. The pupil has Autism, SEMH and behavioural needs and requires a consistent adult who can build trust, provide clear boundaries and become a positive role model throughout the school day. This isn't about simply managing behaviour. The priority is understanding what sits behind it, developing a strong relationship and helping the pupil feel safe, regulated and ready to engage with learning.

About the Role

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Build a trusting and positive relationship with the pupil
• Support emotional regulation and SEMH needs
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situationsEstablish clear routines, expectations and boundaries
• Use positive reinforcement to encourage engagement
• Help the pupil recognise emotions and develop coping strategies
• Support access to classroom learning and individual activities
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral/SEN team
• Contribute towards individual EHCP and behaviour targets

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, Autism or challenging behaviour
• Resilient, patient and emotionally consistent
• Able to build rapport while maintaining firm boundaries
• Confident de-escalating challenging situations
• A positive role model who can encourage confidence and independence
• Experience in SEN schools, behaviour provision, mentoring or youth work is particularly relevant

Why Long Term Futures?

We specialise in long-term and permanent education recruitment, matching candidates with stable roles where they can build meaningful relationships and make sustained progress with pupils. You'll receive weekly pay, specialist SEN CPD and dedicated consultant support.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references