Behaviour mentor

Job Title

Behaviour Mentor

Location

Finchley, London

Role Type

Long-Term / Permanent options available

Job OverviewWe are currently working with a fantastic primary school in Finchley that is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their support team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mentor, youth worker, or SEN professional to make a tangible, positive impact on the lives of primary-aged children who require targeted social, emotional, and behavioral support.

Key Responsibilities

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Targeted Intervention

Work on a 1-to-1 and small-group basis with pupils who display challenging behavior, social-emotional mental health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, or autism (ASD).

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Behavior Management

Implement positive behavior support strategies, de-escalation techniques, and emotional regulation tools to help students stay engaged in their learning.

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Academic & Pastoral Support

Assist students with accessing classroom activities, focusing on core subjects (Literacy and Numeracy) as well as social communication skills.

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Collaboration

Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and safeguarding leads to monitor student progress, review behavior plans, and share feedback.

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Building Resilience

Foster a safe, inclusive, and calm learning environment where vulnerable pupils feel understood, supported, and motivated to succeed.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

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Experience

Previous experience working as a Behaviour Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, or Residential Support Worker (experience within a school setting is highly desirable).

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SEND Knowledge

A strong understanding of or experience supporting children with SEMH, ADHD, and ASD.

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Approach

A calm, resilient, and empathetic attitude with a natural ability to build strong rapport and trust with disengaged or vulnerable learners.

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Qualifications

Relevant education degrees, childcare qualifications, or specialized training (such as Team Teach, positive behavior management, or autism awareness) are a strong advantage.

What the School Offers

• A supportive, welcoming leadership team and dedicated inclusion department.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to make a profound difference in a community-focused primary school.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.