Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor - Primary School, Islington – September 2025

Role: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Islington, London
Contract: Long-term, Full-time (1 Academic Year)
Start Date: September 2025
End Date: July 2026
Salary: £25,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 08:30 - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday (term-time only)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Behaviour Mentor to join a primary school who we are supporting the recruitment of in Islington for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

This is not a classroom-based role but requires someone who can deliver targeted emotional literacy and SEMH-focused interventions to support our most vulnerable pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN/SEMH needs
• Deliver emotional literacy interventions and SEMH-focused programmes
• Support behaviour management and de-escalation strategies for dysregulated pupils
• Work collaboratively with the school's SENCO and Learning Mentor
• Implement individualised support plans and interventions
• Help create a calm, supportive environment for pupils experiencing difficulties
• Monitor and track pupil progress and wellbeing

Essential Requirements

• Strong behaviour management skills with proven experience in de-escalation techniques
• Experience working with SEN/SEMH pupils in an educational setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (required)
• 2x professional references (required)

Ideal Candidates

This role is perfect for:

• Experienced Behaviour Mentors looking for their next challenge
• Pastoral Assistants with SEN/SEMH experience
• Strong Graduates with SEN TA or Pastoral TA experience
• Professionals passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Supportive working environment with guidance from SENCO and Learning Mentor
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives
• Professional development opportunities
• Term-time only working pattern

How to Apply

Early applications are strongly advised as applicants are being invited to interview ASAP.

To apply for this Behaviour Mentor please submit your CV and if you are shortlisted you will be contacted within 48 hours.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role, and you must have the right to work full-time in the UK.

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 to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Behaviour Mentor role within 48 hours.

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Behaviour Mentor - Primary School, Islington – September 2025

Behaviour Mentor