Compassionate Behaviour Mentor - Primary & Nursery

Marchant Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Behaviour Mentor to support children in a Belgrave primary and nursery setting. The role focuses on 1:1 mentoring, small group work, and classroom support to promote emotional regulation and positive behaviours.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Primary/Nursery settings and knowledge of SEND/SEMH. Training, safeguarding responsibilities, and phased progression into teaching or pastoral roles are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in Primary, Nursery or EYFS settings.
• Knowledge of SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and attachment-informed practice.
• Ability to implement behaviour interventions and monitor outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Safeguarding and child protection awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 behavioural and emotional support for pupils with additional needs.
• Facilitate small group interventions focused on social skills, emotional literacy and self-regulation.
• Support pupils in Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1 classrooms.
• Assist pupils during transitions, routines and structured/unstructured activities.
• Support behaviour management during playtimes, lunchtimes and other unstructured periods.
• Implement individual behaviour support plans and monitor pupil progress.
• Observe, assess and record pupil progress and intervention outcomes.
• Contribute to planning, reviews and multi-agency discussions.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Childcare/Education/YW qualifications

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Behaviour Mentor to support children in a Belgrave primary and nursery setting. The role focuses on 1:1 mentoring, small group work, and classroom support to promote emotional regulation and positive behaviours.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Primary/Nursery settings and knowledge of SEND/SEMH. Training, safeguarding responsibilities, and phased progression into teaching or pastoral roles are provided.