Behaviour Mentors

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible daily supply

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Behaviour Mentors in London is seeking dedicated and resilient mentors to support students with SEMH, ASD or mild learning challenges. Roles include daily supply and long-term cover, offering flexibility and development within an educational setting.

The positions require strong communication, patience and the ability to build supportive relationships with vulnerable young people, with DBS checks and safeguarding procedures in place.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience, patience and a calm approach to managing challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in and outside the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and emotional regulation.
• Work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams on behaviour strategies.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Behaviour Mentors - SEMH School

Location: London

Roles Available: Daily Supply & Long-Term Cover

Pay: £90-£110 per day

Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentors to work within schools local to you supporting students with SEMH, ASD or moderate learning challenges mental health. We have opportunities available for both daily supply staff and long-term cover positions, offering flexibility and career development within a rewarding educational environment.

The Role - Behaviour Mentor

• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs both in and outside the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced challenges in their education.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to implement behaviour support strategies.
• Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Act as a positive role model, helping students achieve both academically and personally.

We Are Looking For - Behaviour Mentors who have

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care, support work or similar backgrounds.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience, patience and a calm approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• A proactive attitude and genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, sports coaches, support workers and experienced Behaviour Mentors are all encouraged to apply.

What We Offer our Behaviour Mentors

• Flexible daily supply opportunities
• Long-term, supply and potential permanent positions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and experienced leadership teams
• Rewarding work that makes a real difference to young people's lives

Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices