Behaviour Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a secondary school in Islington, North London, starting November 2026. You will join the pastoral team to support pupils with behavioural, social and emotional needs.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, de-escalation, and collaboration with teachers and SEN staff to implement individual support plans and boost attendance and engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people, particularly in a school or youth setting.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Calm, patient and resilient personality.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to set clear boundaries while remaining supportive and approachable.
• Passionate about helping young people reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural, social and emotional needs.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students needing additional support.
• Help students manage their behaviour and emotions.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support engagement, attendance and attitude toward learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team.
• Help implement individual behaviour and support plans.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive behaviour.

Skills

Experience with young people

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamworking

Calm under pressure

Relationship-building

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School

Location: Islington, North London
Start Date: Nov 2026
Contract: Full-time, term-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

We are working with a secondary school in Islington that is looking for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral team from November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with young people who can build strong relationships, manage challenging behaviour and help students develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

The Role

• Supporting students with behavioural, social and emotional needs
• Working 1:1 and in small groups with students who require additional support
• Helping students manage their behaviour and emotions
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with students
• Supporting students to improve their engagement, attendance and attitude towards learning
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team
• Helping to implement individual behaviour and support plans
• De-escalating challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Encouraging students to develop independence, resilience and positive behaviour

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with young people, particularly within a school or youth setting
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour is highly desirable
• Calm, patient and resilient personality
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident managing challenging situations
• Able to set clear boundaries while remaining supportive and approachable
• Passionate about helping young people reach their potential
• A team player with a positive and proactive approach

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive secondary school in Islington
• Work as part of an experienced pastoral team
• Gain valuable experience in behaviour and pastoral support
• Develop your skills working with young people
• Make a genuine difference to students' lives and education