SEN Behaviour Mentor

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Behaviour Mentor in East London to support students with Special Educational Needs. This full-time role requires experience in behaviour management, particularly for students dealing with emotional regulation, autism, and ADHD. The successful candidate will implement strategies like positive handling and de-escalation techniques, working closely with teachers and parents. This position is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with challenging behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN students, especially with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD.
• Previous role as a Behaviour Mentor or similar position.
• Training in positive handling/resistance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with SEN.
• Implement behaviour support plans and risk assessments.
• Manage behaviour using de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Calm and patient approach

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Job Title: SEN Behaviour Mentor (Positive Handling & De‑escalation)

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London

Job Type: Full‑Time, Long‑Term

Remedy is recruiting a dedicated SEN Behaviour Mentor to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a secondary school in East London. This full‑time, long‑term role is ideal for an experienced Behaviour Mentor who is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, including emotional regulation, autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs.

As an SEN Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who require targeted behavioural and emotional support to access learning safely. You will use positive behaviour strategies, de‑escalation techniques, and, where necessary, approved restraint/positive handling methods in line with school policies and training.

You will collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and parents to ensure students are supported consistently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for students with SEN and challenging behaviour
• Implement positive behaviour support plans and risk assessments
• Use de‑escalation strategies to manage distressed or dysregulated behaviour
• Apply approved restraint/positive handling techniques when required, following training and safeguarding procedures
• Support students in developing emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Work closely with teachers to support engagement, attendance, and progress
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals where appropriate
• Record and report behaviour incidents accurately and professionally
• Contribute to whole‑school behaviour and safeguarding strategies

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN students, particularly those with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or challenging behaviour
• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, SEN TA, or similar role
• Training in positive handling / restraint (Team Teach, MAPA, or similar) – preferred
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Calm, patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent approach
• Ability to build trusting, professional relationships with young people

If you are a passionate SEN Behaviour Mentor with experience in behaviour support and positive handling, apply today and Aaron will be in contact.