Behaviour Mentor

Veritas-Education-Recruitmen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking experienced Behaviour Mentors to support students with SEMH in West London. You will provide 1:1 and small group mentoring, promote positive behaviour and support academic and emotional development.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH, be proactive and patient, and able to build trusting relationships with students and staff; training and qualifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Experience using mentoring, learning, and engagement strategies
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and patient

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring and support to students with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping manage challenging situations
• Supporting students’ academic and emotional development in class
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to implement personalised support strategies

Job description

Veritas Education is currently seeking experienced Behaviour Mentors for specialist schools in West London to begin as soon as possible. You will be working with students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) and behavioural needs. You will be resilient, supportive, and committed to helping young people succeed and reach their full potential.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Mentor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring and support to students with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping manage challenging situations
• Supporting students’ academic and emotional development in class
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to implement personalised support strategies

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Has experience using effective mentoring, learning, and engagement strategies
• Is enthusiastic, proactive, and patient
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with students and staff
• Has a background in youth work, support work, care, or education (highly valued)
• Relevant training and qualifications (highly valued)