Location: Bromley, South London
Salary: £100–£120 per day
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday
We are currently looking for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming SEND school in Bromley.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs and who can build positive relationships with pupils who may require additional support to engage with education.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils, teachers and the wider school team to provide targeted support for children and young people who may experience challenges with behaviour, emotional regulation, social interaction and engagement with learning.
You will play an important role in helping pupils understand and manage their behaviour, develop positive relationships and build the confidence and skills they need to succeed in school.
Key responsibilities include:
Building positive, trusting and consistent relationships with pupils
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs
Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
Helping pupils identify triggers and develop positive coping strategies
Encouraging positive behaviour and reinforcing appropriate choices
Supporting pupils to engage positively with their learning
Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
Supporting pupils during lessons, break times and lunchtimes where required
Responding calmly and consistently to challenging behaviour
Working alongside teachers and school staff to implement individual behaviour and support strategies
Monitoring pupil engagement, behaviour and progress
Supporting pupils to develop their communication and social skills
Encouraging pupils to reflect on their behaviour and understand the impact of their choices
Contributing to a safe, positive and inclusive school environment
We are looking for a patient, confident and resilient Behaviour Mentor who understands that positive relationships are at the heart of supporting pupils with additional needs.
The ideal candidate will be:
Passionate about supporting children and young people
Experienced or interested in working with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
Patient, calm and emotionally resilient
Confident managing challenging behaviour in a positive and consistent manner
Able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
A strong communicator who can adapt their approach to individual pupils
Positive, enthusiastic and encouraging
Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
Reliable, committed and able to work effectively as part of a team
Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker or similar is desirable but not essential
£100–£120 per day
Full-time hours, 8:30am–3:30pm
Monday to Friday, term time
The opportunity to work within a specialist SEND setting
Valuable experience supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs
A supportive school environment
Potential for ongoing work and career development
At Pink Tile Education, we are a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to matching talented education professionals with schools where they can truly thrive.
We take the time to understand both our candidates and our partner schools, ensuring the right fit for everyone involved.
Our team has extensive experience within education, particularly across SEND and SEMH settings, so we understand the unique challenges and rewards these roles bring.
Pink Tile Education, our schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”. Our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employer.
If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and have the patience, enthusiasm, resilience and communication skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this Behaviour Mentor opportunity in Bromley.
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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
Pink Tile Education is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks, including obtaining a DBS certificate if they do not already hold a valid certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.
In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.
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