Behavioural Mentor – SEMH School

Bromley, South East London | Full-Time | Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome behavioural challenges and achieve their potential? Pink Tile Education is recruiting a dedicated Behavioural Mentor to work in a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Bromley.

This role is ideal for someone who can build positive relationships with young people who may struggle with emotional regulation, challenging behaviour and engagement in education. You will provide consistent support, encouragement and guidance, helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and more positive approaches to learning.

The Role

• Providing one-to-one and small-group mentoring to pupils with SEMH needs

• Supporting young people who display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation

• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent role model

• Helping pupils recognise triggers and develop strategies to manage their emotions

• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and participation in education

• Maintaining clear boundaries and consistent expectations

• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience and social skills

• Helping de-escalate challenging situations using calm, appropriate approaches

• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team

• Creating a safe, structured and supportive environment where pupils can thrive

About You

• Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs would be beneficial

• Experience as a Behavioural Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Youth Worker or SEMH Teaching Assistant would be advantageous

• Calm, confident and resilient when faced with challenging situations

• Patient, empathetic and skilled at building positive relationships

• Able to maintain professional boundaries and consistent expectations

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and make positive progress

Experience in a school, specialist SEN setting, pupil referral unit (PRU), alternative provision or youth support setting would be beneficial.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.