Behaviour Mentor — Inspire SEMH Students to Thrive

London South East Colleges Group; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Colleges is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join our Alternative Provision team in Newhaven. You will support students with SEMH needs, helping them re-engage with education and build emotional resilience through one-to-one mentoring and targeted interventions.

The role emphasizes building relationships with students, families and professionals, delivering behaviour support, and promoting positive choices in a caring, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Passion for inclusion and supporting vulnerable learners.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships.
• Calm under pressure and uses restorative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one mentoring and pastoral support.
• Supporting students to regulate emotions and make positive choices.
• Improving attendance, engagement and wellbeing.
• Building strong relationships with students, families and professionals.
• Delivering targeted interventions and behaviour support.
• Acting as a trusted adult and positive role model.

Skills

Experience with children & youngpeople

Job description

London South East Colleges is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join our Alternative Provision team in Newhaven. You will support students with SEMH needs, helping them re-engage with education and build emotional resilience through one-to-one mentoring and targeted interventions.

The role emphasizes building relationships with students, families and professionals, delivering behaviour support, and promoting positive choices in a caring, supportive environment.