Behaviour Mentor - Lewisham

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour Mentor for secondary schools in Lewisham, London. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support to students, managing behaviours, and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, experience in youth work, and a passion for helping students thrive. Join this inclusive community and make a real difference in young lives.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Clear pathways for progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, mentoring, education or similar settings is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring to students needing support.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies to improve engagement.
• Tracking student progress and contributing to personalised support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to support challenging behaviour

Rapport building

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.