Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 20,295; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with SEMH needs across East London. The role covers PRUs, alternative provisions and mainstream settings, with permanent, long-term, and temporary positions available.

You will work with schools in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and surrounding boroughs, providing mentoring, building relationships, and implementing behaviour plans while collaborating with SENCOs and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching or support work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring for pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that support engagement, attendance and emotional wellbeing.
• Implement behaviour support plans and restorative approaches to help pupils regulate their emotions.
• Support pupils in developing social skills, resilience, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Work alongside teaching staff to create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Relationship building

Patience & resilience

Job description

Behaviour Mentor (SEMH / PRU / Alternative Provision)

East London (All Boroughs)

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Permanent, Long-Term and Temporary Roles

£95 - £110 per day | September 2026 Starts Available

Are you a resilient and motivated Behaviour Mentor looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people across East London?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a wide range of mainstream schools, specialist provisions, SEND schools and alternative settings across Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Havering and surrounding boroughs. We are seeking dedicated professionals to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour and barriers to learning in PRUs, alternative provisions and specialist settings.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring for pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that support engagement, attendance and emotional wellbeing.
• Implement behaviour support plans and restorative approaches to help pupils regulate their emotions.
• Support pupils in developing social skills, resilience, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Work alongside teaching staff to create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times and transitions throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Competitive Pay

We offer competitive rates of pay that reflect your experience, qualifications and responsibilities.

Exclusive Trauma-Informed Thrive Training

Gain access to our Thrive Approach: Introductory Skills & Strategies training, designed to equip education professionals with practical, relationship-based strategies that support pupils with SEND and additional needs. Thrive-trained staff are better equipped to understand behaviour, promote emotional wellbeing and create positive outcomes for children and young people.

Access to a Wide Range of Schools

Work across East London's diverse educational settings, including:

• Mainstream Primary Schools
• Mainstream Secondary Schools
• Specialist SEND Schools
• Resource Bases and ARPs
• SEMH Provisions
• Alternative Provisions and PRUs

Flexible Working Opportunities

Choose from permanent, long-term, full-time or part-time roles that fit your lifestyle and career goals.

Ongoing Professional Development

Access free CPD courses, safeguarding training and specialist SEND development opportunities throughout your career.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges or additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care or support work is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Ideal For

• Behaviour Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Learning Mentors
• Support Workers