Behaviour Mentor

Red Star Pathways; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Star Pathways in London (Hackney) is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support secondary school students. You will provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring to help students manage behaviour, regulate emotions and engage with learning.

You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to address barriers to learning, promote positive behaviour, and maintain accurate records, contributing to a calm, inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a secondary or similar setting.
• Understanding of behaviour and engagement challenges in education.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries while building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group mentoring to students with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students, acting as a consistent and positive role model.
• Supporting students to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Helping students develop strategies to make positive choices and improve their engagement with learning.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCO and senior leaders to identify and address barriers to learning.
• Supporting students who may be at risk of exclusion or disengagement from education.

Skills

Experience with young people

Restorative approach

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Job description

Make a Difference. Inspire Change. Build Futures.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, develop positive behaviours and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join our secondary school in Hackney. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is committed to improving outcomes for young people and creating a positive, inclusive school environment.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who may require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and attendance. You will build positive, trusting relationships with students and provide consistent, supportive interventions that help them make positive choices and succeed in school.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group mentoring to students with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students, acting as a consistent and positive role model.
• Supporting students to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Helping students develop strategies to make positive choices and improve their engagement with learning.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCO and senior leaders to identify and address barriers to learning.
• Supporting students who may be at risk of exclusion or disengagement from education.
• Delivering targeted behaviour interventions and mentoring sessions.
• Monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the implementation of individual behaviour and support plans.
• Promoting positive behaviour, high expectations and a culture of respect across the school.
• Supporting students during lessons, social times and periods of heightened behaviour when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school or similar setting.
• Has a strong understanding of behaviour and the challenges that can affect young people's engagement with education.
• Is calm, patient, resilient and able to remain positive in challenging situations.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can establish strong professional boundaries while developing positive relationships with students.
• Is confident managing challenging behaviour using a consistent and restorative approach.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider pastoral and safeguarding team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Has high expectations of students and genuinely believes in their ability to succeed.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a supportive secondary school community where staff are committed to helping every student thrive. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives, particularly those who may need additional encouragement, structure and support to succeed.

We offer a collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to work alongside experienced pastoral and teaching professionals.