SEMH Behaviour Mentor — 1:1 & Classroom Support

Education First Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First Recruitment is seeking a Behaviour Mentor for a SEMH school in Southwark, starting September 2026 on a long-term basis. The role focuses on 1:1 intervention, classroom support, and helping students manage SEMH, ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviours.

The position requires building positive relationships with students and staff, providing behaviour mentoring and supporting learning across the school. The role is paid at £115–£120 per day.

Qualifications

• Experienced Behaviour Mentor with ability to support students individually and in groups.
• Experience working with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviours.
• Willingness to work long-term from September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 intervention and mentoring support
• Supporting students within the classroom and across the school
• Helping students manage and regulate their behaviour and emotions
• Supporting students to engage positively with their learning
• Monitoring behaviour and helping students remain focused and in lessons
• Supporting students during break and lunchtime
• Patrolling the school during lesson times to encourage attendance and engagement
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider behaviour team

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Classroom support

SEMH experience

Job description

Education First Recruitment is seeking a Behaviour Mentor for a SEMH school in Southwark, starting September 2026 on a long-term basis. The role focuses on 1:1 intervention, classroom support, and helping students manage SEMH, ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviours.

The position requires building positive relationships with students and staff, providing behaviour mentoring and supporting learning across the school. The role is paid at £115–£120 per day.