Behaviour Mentor - Lewisham

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Behaviour Mentor to support secondary school students in Lewisham. The ideal candidate will be confident, empathetic, and able to build strong relationships with young people. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Clear pathways for progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, mentoring, education or similar settings is highly desirable.
• Approachable, calm, and confident when supporting challenging behaviour.
• Genuine desire to help students reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring to students needing behavioural or emotional support.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies to improve engagement and learning.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Empathy

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Secondary Schools in Lewisham

Full-time 5 days per week Progressive, Inclusive Schools Opportunities for Progression

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? Do you have the confidence, resilience and empathy to guide students toward positive choices? Our partner secondary schools in Lewisham are seeking committed Behaviour Mentors to join their forward-thinking, inclusive environments.

These schools pride themselves on their progressive approach to education, ensuring every student feels valued, supported and able to thrive. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, supporting emotional regulation, and promoting positive behaviour strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring to students needing behavioural or emotional support
• Implementing behaviour management strategies to improve engagement and learning
• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies
• Tracking student progress and contributing to personalised support plans
• Acting as a positive role model, promoting resilience, respect and responsibility

About You

• Approachable, calm and confident when supporting challenging behaviour
• Able to build rapport quickly with young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in youth work, mentoring, education or similar settings is highly desirable
• A genuine desire to help students reach their full potential

What the Schools Offer

• A supportive, inclusive and progressive working environment
• Continuous professional development and clear pathways for progression
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and vibrant community
• Full-time hours across five days per week

If you are committed to supporting young people and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.