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Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Approx. £26,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Bexley, South-East London

A supportive and inclusive primary school in Bexley is seeking two experienced Behaviour Mentors to join their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Additionally Resourced Provision. This specialist provision supports pupils with complex SEMH needs who require a highly structured, nurturing, and consistent environment.

These are permanent, full-time positions, and solid experience supporting pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour is essential.

You will work as part of a dedicated team supporting pupils with significant social, emotional and behavioural needs. The role involves working both 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils regulate their emotions, engage with learning and develop positive behaviour strategies.

• Support pupils with a range of SEMH needs within a specialist provision
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who require consistency
• Implement behaviour management, regulation and de‑escalation strategies
• Support the delivery of personalised learning and interventions
• Promote emotional well‑being, resilience and academic progress
• Work closely with the SEMH Lead, BEHAVIOUR MENTOR and wider inclusion team
• Maintain a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment

• Must have solid SEMH or Behaviour Mentoring experience
• Confident, firm, calm and resilient
• Strong behaviour management skills, with the ability to de‑escalate effectively
• Experience supporting primary‑aged pupils is preferred
• Reliable, dedicated and passionate about helping vulnerable children
• Available for a full‑time, ASAP start

• A well‑structured and well‑supported SEMH provision
• A collaborative and welcoming team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference

• Paid to scale (AWR) – equal to permanent staff from week 12
• Specialist support for long‑term and leadership roles
• Your own dedicated consultant
• DBS advice and guidance
• £250 ‘Refer a Teacher’ bonus / £150 for support staff
• Ongoing professional and pastoral support

Please note: Sponsorship cannot be offered for this position Behaviour Mentor role. Applicants must hold QTS awarded by the British Department for Education.

To apply for this Behaviour Mentor, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Behaviour Mentor role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Behaviour Mentor candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Behaviour Mentor post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Behaviour Mentor opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Behaviour Mentor role within 48 hours.

Behaviour Mentor | Bexley | South‑East London
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