Behaviour Mentor

Ortus Recruitment; City Of London; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Opportunities in primary schools

Long-term work possibilities

Dedicated recruitment support

Develop pastoral experience

Make a difference to children

Résumé du poste

Ortus Recruitment Ltd is seeking a confident and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to support pupils in mainstream primary schools in Balham, Wandsworth. The role focuses on emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and building trust with pupils.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with children who struggle with behaviour and SEMH, and must be available for an immediate school trial. This is a full-time position with PAYE earnings of £93–£115 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to establish appropriate boundaries while remaining approachable.
• Available for an immediate school trial.
• Experience in behaviour mentoring or SEMH support is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils requiring additional behavioural guidance.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children in managing challenging situations appropriately.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour strategies.
• Support classroom engagement and participation.
• Promote a calm, structured and positive learning environment.

Connaissances

Experience with children

Calm under pressure

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Description du poste

Behaviour Mentor | Balham | £93 – £115 PAYE | Full Time | Immediate Start

Are you someone who can inspire, encourage and positively influence young people?

Ortus Recruitment is looking for confident, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentors to support pupils within mainstream primary schools in Balham, Wandsworth.

We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience working with children who may struggle with emotional regulation, concentration, social interaction or maintaining positive behaviour in the classroom.

This is an opportunity for someone who understands the importance of building trust, setting positive boundaries and helping children recognise their potential.

Whether your background is in education, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, psychology or childcare, we would be interested in speaking with you.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils requiring additional behavioural guidance.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children in managing challenging situations appropriately.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour strategies.
• Support classroom engagement and participation.
• Promote a calm, structured and positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people.
• Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can establish appropriate boundaries while remaining approachable.
• Is passionate about helping children succeed.
• Is available for an immediate school trial.

Experience in behaviour mentoring, SEMH support, youth work, sports coaching or classroom assistance would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Earn £93–£115 per day PAYE.
• Access opportunities in mainstream primary schools.
• Opportunities for ongoing and long-term work.
• Dedicated support from our education recruitment team.
• Develop valuable experience in behaviour and pastoral support.
• Make a genuine difference to children’s educational experiences.

Safeguarding Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, in accordance with school safeguarding procedures.

Interested?

If you are passionate about supporting children, have the confidence to manage challenging situations and want a rewarding opportunity in education, we want to hear from you.

Behaviour Mentor | Balham | £93 – £115 PAYE | Full Time | Immediate Start