Behaviour Mentor for Teens – SEMH Support & Growth

Senploy; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive specialist school

Hands-on SEMH experience

Job summary

Senploy in Greenwich is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support learners aged 11-18 with SEMH, autism, and emotional regulation needs. The role centres on building trusted relationships, modelling calm behaviour and developing practical strategies to help pupils access learning and navigate challenging moments.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 and in small groups, collaborating with teachers and SEN professionals to deliver consistent, child-centred support in a specialist school

Qualifications

• Patient, compassionate and emotionally resilient.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, teachers and support teams.
• Strong observer with ability to recognise changes in behaviour and emotion.
• Experience or interest in Psychology, Education, Youth Work or related fields is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring to children with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent role model.
• Helping children recognise and communicate their emotions in an appropriate way.
• Supporting children to develop emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Encouraging positive choices and helping children understand the impact of their actions.
• Supporting children during periods of anxiety, frustration or emotional dysregulation.
• Identifying potential triggers and helping children develop strategies to manage challenging situations.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and SEN professionals to provide consistent support.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Behaviour support

Relationship building

Observation

Job description

Senploy in Greenwich is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support learners aged 11-18 with SEMH, autism, and emotional regulation needs. The role centres on building trusted relationships, modelling calm behaviour and developing practical strategies to help pupils access learning and navigate challenging moments.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 and in small groups, collaborating with teachers and SEN professionals to deliver consistent, child-centred support in a specialist school