Behaviour Mentor

Education First Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First Recruitment is seeking a Behaviour Mentor for a SEMH school in Southwark, starting September 2026 on a long-term basis. The role focuses on 1:1 intervention, classroom support, and helping students manage SEMH, ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviours.

The position requires building positive relationships with students and staff, providing behaviour mentoring and supporting learning across the school. The role is paid at £115–£120 per day.

Qualifications

• Experienced Behaviour Mentor with ability to support students individually and in groups.
• Experience working with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviours.
• Willingness to work long-term from September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 intervention and mentoring support
• Supporting students within the classroom and across the school
• Helping students manage and regulate their behaviour and emotions
• Supporting students to engage positively with their learning
• Monitoring behaviour and helping students remain focused and in lessons
• Supporting students during break and lunchtime
• Patrolling the school during lesson times to encourage attendance and engagement
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider behaviour team

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Classroom support

SEMH experience

Job description

Behaviour Mentor – SEMH School – Southwark – September Start – Long-Term Role – £115–£120 Per Day

• Behaviour Mentor required in the borough of Southwark
• Behaviour Mentor required for a 1:1 intervention and classroom support role
• Behaviour Mentor required to support students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Behaviour Mentor required for a long-term position from September 2026
• Physical Intervention/Restraint Training is highly desirable

Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school?

Do you have experience working as a Behaviour Mentor supporting young people with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, challenging behaviour or social and emotional difficulties?

If so, this Behaviour Mentor role in Southwark could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role – Behaviour Mentor – Southwark

We are looking for a confident and experienced Behaviour Mentor to join an SEMH school in Southwark from September 2026 on a long-term basis.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who may experience behavioural and emotional difficulties linked to SEMH, ADHD, ASD, social and emotional needs and challenging behaviour.

• Providing 1:1 intervention and mentoring support
• Supporting students within the classroom and across the school
• Helping students manage and regulate their behaviour and emotions
• Supporting students to engage positively with their learning
• Monitoring behaviour and helping students remain focused and in lessons
• Supporting students during break and lunchtime
• Patrolling the school during lesson times to encourage attendance and engagement
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider behaviour team

Physical Intervention/Restraint Training is highly desirable, although relevant experience in behaviour management and pastoral support will also be considered.

The School – Southwark

This is an SEMH school in Southwark with a strong focus on supporting students' behaviour, wellbeing and personal development.

The school has an established pastoral and behaviour support team and is looking for an experienced Behaviour Mentor who can make a positive contribution to both the staff team and the students.

The school offers a supportive working environment, strong transport links and a dedicated team committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

If you are an experienced Behaviour Mentor with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour,