Behaviour Mentor

Ortus Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Ongoing and long-term work

Support from recruitment team

Job summary

Ortus Recruitment Ltd is seeking a confident Behaviour Mentor to support pupils in Balham, Wandsworth, within mainstream primary schools. The role is full-time, PAYE, with an immediate start and daily pay of £93–£115.

You will help pupils manage emotions, build trust, and develop resilience and social skills, working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to create a calm, structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to establish appropriate boundaries while remaining approachable.
• Passion for helping children succeed.
• Available for an immediate school trial.

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.

Skills

Experience with children

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

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

• 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