Trauma Behaviour Mentor

Academics; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Convenient train links

Job summary

Academics is recruiting Trauma Behaviour Mentors in Havering to support primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs. The role involves mentoring individuals and small groups, building supportive relationships, and helping pupils recognise triggers and cope with emotions using trauma-informed approaches.

The position starts ASAP and runs until July 2027, with potential for permanent employment. Multiple vacancies are available, with parking and convenient train links on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs or trauma-related challenges is beneficial.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children and maintain calm, trauma-informed approach.
• Strong communication, empathy and patience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with pupils experiencing SEMH challenges.
• Provide individual and small-group mentoring to pupils.
• Support children with challenging or dysregulated behaviour with calm strategies.
• Assist teachers by providing consistent support and celebrating progress.

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