Behaviour Mentor - Bromley

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% PAYE

Safeguarding training

Free CPD access to National College

Dedicated consultant

Flexible working

Refer-a-Friend £100

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking confident, resilient Behaviour Mentors to support pupils across Bromley primary and secondary schools. You will work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils engage with learning, de-escalate incidents, and build positive behaviours with restorative approaches.

The role suits candidates with experience in youth work, pastoral support, SEND, or behaviour management and offers flexible working patterns along with safeguarding training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs or in education, youth work, or care settings.
• Calm, confident, and positive under pressure; strong interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic, proactive, and firm-but-fair approach with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils with social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• De-escalating incidents calmly and professionally, using restorative approaches where appropriate.
• Helping pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Collaborating with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to implement behaviour strategies.
• Modelling positive behaviour and building trusting relationships with young people.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pastoral support

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive in their education? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking confident, resilient, and empathetic Behaviour Mentors to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in the London Borough of Bromley. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with experience in youth work, pastoral support, SEND, or behaviour management who are looking for flexible and rewarding work within education.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting pupils who may present challenging behaviour, helping them to engage positively with learning and school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils with social, emotional or behavioural needs
• De-escalating incidents calmly and professionally, using restorative approaches where appropriate
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to implement behaviour strategies
• Modelling positive behaviour and building trusting relationships with young people

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• 100% PAYE pay - no umbrella companies, no hidden deductions
• Experts in Safeguarding - all our consultants are fully trained in child protection and compliance
• Free Access to the National College - gain unlimited online CPD to enhance your professional development
• Dedicated Consultant - personalised support and guidance from a consultant who understands your career goals
• Flexible Working - ideal for balancing with other commitments or gaining experience in different school settings
• £100 Refer-a-Friend Bonus - for every successful referral

Who We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (in education, youth work, or care settings)
• Calm, confident, and positive under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive, empathetic, and firm-but-fair approach
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
• Right to work in the UK

If you're looking for flexible, meaningful work supporting pupils across Bromley, we'd love to hear from you.