Behaviour Mentor

Veritas Education Recruitment; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking experienced Behaviour Mentors for specialist schools in West London to start ASAP. You will support students with SEMH and behavioural needs through 1:1 and small-group mentoring, promoting positive behaviour.

You will work closely with teaching staff to implement personalised strategies, help with academic and emotional development, and build trusting relationships with students and colleagues. DBS checks and the right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Experience using effective mentoring, learning, and engagement strategies.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and patient.
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Background in youth work, support work, care, or education (highly valued).
• Relevant training and qualifications (highly valued).

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

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Mentoring strategies

Interpersonal skills

Youth work background

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Location: West London

Start: ASAP

Rate: £107-£120 per day

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:

• 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
• Possesses strong behaviour management skills
• 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)

Application Requirements for Veritas Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community