Behaviour Mentor

Qualiteach Education Group; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualiteach Education Group is seeking an experienced Behaviour Mentor for a Lambeth primary school. The role involves providing 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil with challenging behaviour, helping them regulate emotions and access learning in a safe, structured setting.

The candidate should be Team Teach trained or have restraint/positive handling experience. The school is a two-form-entry primary in Lambeth with a Good Ofsted rating, offering a supportive environment and active inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged children with challenging behaviour.
• Team Teach training or restraint training.
• Confident handling situations where physical intervention may be required as part of a behaviour plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil.
• Help pupil manage emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Support access to learning in a safe, structured environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Team Teach trained

Emotional regulation support

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Lambeth - £95-£115 per day - Primary School - Immediate Start

• Behaviour Mentor required for a primary school in Lambeth
• Behaviour Mentor required to support a Year 4 pupil with challenging behaviour
• Behaviour Mentor required full time
• Ideally Team Teach trained, with experience in positive handling and physical intervention
• Must be confident supporting a child who may require physical intervention as part of an agreed behaviour support plan

Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor looking for a new opportunity in Lambeth?

Do you have experience supporting primary-aged children with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation and additional needs?

Are you Team Teach trained, or do you have previous restraint and positive handling training?

If you answered YES, then this Behaviour Mentor role in Lambeth could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Position - Behaviour Mentor

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lambeth is seeking an experienced and resilient Behaviour Mentor to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil with significant behavioural and emotional regulation needs. The successful Behaviour Mentor will work closely with the pupil throughout the school day, helping them manage their emotions, develop positive coping strategies and access learning in a safe and structured environment. The child can display challenging behaviour, including emotional outbursts, refusal to follow instructions and behaviours that may present a risk to themselves or others. The successful candidate must therefore be confident managing challenging situations, identifying triggers and implementing appropriate de-escalation strategies.

The School - Behaviour Mentor

This is a welcoming and inclusive two-form-entry primary school in Lambeth, catering for approximately 240 pupils aged 3-11 years, from Nursery through to Year 6. The school has a Good Ofsted rating and is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment for all pupils. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, pastoral support and helping children overcome barriers to learning. Located in Lambeth, the school benefits from good transport links, with convenient bus and train routes providing access for staff commuting from surrounding areas.