SEMH Behaviour Mentor

Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives?

We are seeking a dedicated professional on behalf of a leading Alternative Provision in West London supporting pupils aged 5-19 outside mainstream education.

Operating from a modern, purpose-built campus with specialist facilities -including science labs, catering suites, and music technology studios - this setting provides a dynamic environment designed to help young people thrive.

Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will mentor students at risk of permanent exclusion. Your primary focus will be helping pupils re-engage with education, regulate their emotions, build resilience, and successfully transition back to mainstream school, further education, or employment.

• Provide tailored, trauma-informed emotional, behavioural, and educational support.
• De-escalate high-pressure situations and proactively manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries while building rapport and trust with vulnerable students.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and specialists to maintain a safe, structured, and secure learning environment.
• Lead small-group mentoring sessions and support classroom engagement.

• SEMH Experience: Proven track record supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, complex behaviours, or trauma (e.g., in alternative provisions, SEN schools, residential care, foster care, or youth work).
• Behaviour Management Skills: Excellent de-escalation techniques, high emotional resilience, and professional maturity.
• Core Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above).
• Key Principles: Strong commitment to trauma-informed care and safeguarding.
• Compliance: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).

• Career Progression: Clear growth pathways within an inclusive, forward-thinking environment.
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Virtual GP (via Livi), Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling services, eyecare vouchers, gym discounts, and enhanced parental leave.
• Financial & Protection: Competitive salary, pension scheme, life cover, and family protection.
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle-to-work scheme, car leasing options, tech loans, season ticket loans, and referral bonuses.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers, Costco Membership, and more.

To discuss this Behaviour Mentor role please call [phone removed] and ask for Brittany, or email your CV directly to [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,DET/DTTLS,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,HR CIPD,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),PTLLS,QTLS,QTS,SBM (school business manager) qualification,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university