Calm Behavior Mentor for Nursery & KS1

Marchant Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a diverse Primary and Nursery School in Leicester City Centre to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Mentor. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs and delivering targeted interventions across Nursery to Key Stage 1.

You will work as a calm, trusted adult, modelling positive behaviour, supporting transitions, and collaborating with teachers and support staff. This term-time role offers a supportive environment with training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Primary, Nursery, or EYFS settings.
• Knowledge of SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or attachment-informed practice.
• Confidence delivering behaviour interventions and tracking outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Emotional resilience and reflective practice.
• A proactive, flexible approach in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 emotional and behavioural support for pupils with additional needs.
• Lead small group interventions focusing on social skills, self-regulation, and emotional literacy.
• Support pupils within Nursery, Reception, and Key Stage 1 classrooms.
• Assist with daily transitions, routines, and coping strategies.
• Support behaviour management during playtimes, lunchtimes, and other unstructured periods.
• Implement behaviour support plans and monitor pupil progress.
• Use play-based, restorative, and trauma-informed strategies.
• Model positive behaviour and emotional regulation for pupils.
• Observe, assess, and record pupil behaviour, and report outcomes.
• Contribute to planning, review meetings, and multi-agency discussions.
• Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, EYFS staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies consistently.
• Promote a school culture of empathy, inclusion, and respect.

Education

Childcare / Education / Psychology qualifications desirable

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a diverse Primary and Nursery School in Leicester City Centre to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Mentor. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs and delivering targeted interventions across Nursery to Key Stage 1.

You will work as a calm, trusted adult, modelling positive behaviour, supporting transitions, and collaborating with teachers and support staff. This term-time role offers a supportive environment with training opportunities.