Behaviour Mentor – Primary School (KS1–KS2)

Behaviour Mentor – Primary School (KS1–KS2)

Permanent, Full-Time | Starting Salary: £26,342

Required: Prior Experience Working with SEMH Children

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Do you have the skills, resilience, and empathy to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join our vibrant and nurturing Primary School team.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils across KS1 and KS2, providing targeted 1:1 and small-group support to help them regulate, engage, and succeed in school. You will play a crucial role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and a safe learning environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

·         Support identified children with SEMH needs through tailored interventions.

·         Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and progress.

·         Implement behaviour strategies and individual support plans.

·         Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCo, and external agencies.

·         Promote emotional literacy, resilience, and self-regulation.

·         Contribute to the wider school community and safeguarding culture.

What We’re Looking For

·         Essential: Prior experience working with children with SEMH needs (KS1/KS2 preferred).

·         A calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach.

·         Strong behaviour management skills and an understanding of trauma-informed practice.

·         Ability to adapt strategies to meet individual needs.

·         Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

·         A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and equality.

Why Join Us?

·         Supportive and welcoming school community.

·         Ongoing training and professional development.

·         An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable learners.

·         A permanent, full-time contract with a competitive starting salary of £26,342.

To apply for this Primary Behaviour Mentor role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Primary Behaviour Mentor role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this Primary Behaviour Mentor role. As a Primary Behaviour Mentor role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Primary Behaviour Mentor role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Primary Behaviour Mentor role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Primary Behaviour Mentor role opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Primary Behaviour Mentor role within 48 hours.

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