Trauma Behaviour Mentor

Academics Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Train links

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is recruiting multiple Trauma Behaviour Mentors in Havering to support primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.

The role focuses on building trusting relationships, providing mentoring, and helping children develop coping strategies through a trauma-informed approach. The position offers an ASAP start with a contract until July 2027 and potential to become permanent, with multiple vacancies and convenient transport links.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs or trauma-related challenges.
• Ability to employ trauma-informed approaches with clear boundaries.
• Strong communication, patience and emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with pupils facing SEMH challenges.
• Provide individual and small-group mentoring.
• Support children with dysregulated behaviour and emotional triggers.
• Use calming, consistent boundaries to help coping strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure consistent support and progress.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed

Calm communication

Behaviour support

Job description

Trauma Behaviour Mentor - Havering

Location: Havering
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Until July 2027, with potential to go permanent
Pay: 93- 120 per day
Vacancies: Multiple

Could you be the calm, consistent and encouraging adult who helps a child believe in themselves?

Academics are recruiting multiple Trauma Behaviour Mentors in Havering to support primary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands that behaviour can be a form of communication and that some children need extra patience, reassurance and structure to thrive. The school promotes an inclusive, caring environment where pupils are encouraged to build resilience, recognise their strengths and make progress socially and academically.

What will you be doing?

• Building trusting relationships with pupils experiencing SEMH challenges.
• Providing individual and small-group mentoring.
• Supporting children with challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Helping pupils recognise emotional triggers and develop coping strategies.
• Using a calm, trauma-informed approach with clear, consistent boundaries.
• Encouraging positive choices, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Working alongside teachers to provide consistent support and celebrate progress.

Who would be a great fit?

We're looking for someone passionate about children's mental health and wellbeing. Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, trauma-related challenges or behavioural difficulties would be particularly beneficial.

You may have worked as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker, Youth Worker or in a similar role.

You'll bring patience, empathy, emotional resilience, strong communication skills and a fair, non-judgemental approach.

Why apply?

• 93- 120 per day
• ASAP start until July 2027, with permanent potential
• Multiple vacancies available
• Parking and convenient train links
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's wellbeing and school experience

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.