SEMH Behaviour Mentor

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentors to support children and young people across various locations in London. You will help pupils develop confidence, improve behaviour, build relationships and work toward personal and educational goals.

The role may involve 1:1 or small-group support within schools, alternative provisions or specialist settings. Ongoing professional development and support will be provided by Prospero Teaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience working with children or young people in a school, alternative provision, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar setting.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, ASD, ADHD, or other additional needs is desirable
• Relevant qualifications in Education, Psychology, Youth Work, Health & Social Care, Sports Coaching, or equivalent are desirable but not essential
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable but not essential as training can be provided)

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviours and SEMH needs to engage positively with education.
• Work on a 1:1 basis or in small groups within schools, alternative provisions or specialist settings.
• Create a safe, structured, and supportive environment and act as a positive role model for pupils.

Skills

Behaviour support

Mentoring

Youth work

Education experience

Coaching

Education

Education background

Psychology

Youth Work

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentors to support children and young people across various locations in London.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviours, have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or require additional support to engage positively with education. You will play a key role in helping students develop confidence, improve behaviour, build positive relationships, and achieve their personal and educational goals.

The role may involve working on a 1:1 basis or supporting small groups within schools, alternative provisions, or specialist educational settings. You will help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment while acting as a positive role model for young people who may be disengaged from education.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in behaviour support, youth work, mentoring, care work, coaching, or education who are passionate about making a lasting impact on young people's lives.

Prospero Teaching will work closely with you throughout your placement, offering ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 6 months' experience working with children or young people in a school, alternative provision, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar setting
• Experience supporting individuals with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, ASD, ADHD, or other additional needs is desirable
• Relevant qualifications in Education, Psychology, Youth Work, Health & Social Care, Sports Coaching, or equivalent are desirable but not essential
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable but not essential as training can be provided)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years
• Be willing to complete safeguarding and compliance checks in line with Prospero Teaching requirements

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team