Behaviour Mentor — SEMH & Inclusion Support (North London)

Behaviour Mentor — SEMH & Inclusion Support (North London) focuses on providing structured one-to-one mentoring sessions to pupils identified as requiring behavioural or emotional support.

What the role involves

• Providing structured one-to-one mentoring sessions to pupils identified as requiring behavioural or emotional support.
• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours, anxiety, and attachment difficulties.
• Implementing behaviour support plans, positive handling strategies, and individual risk assessments.
• Supporting pupils during lessons to promote focus, engagement, and appropriate behaviour.
• Working proactively to de-escalate challenging situations using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Supporting pupils during unstructured times such as break, lunch, transitions, and arrival/departure.

Skills and requirements

• All applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks.

Confirmed role details

• Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only).

Candidate fit

• Previous experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs.
• The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who may be disengaged or resistant.
• A genuine passion for inclusion, safeguarding, and child wellbeing.

Additional role context

• This role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, youth work, psychology, social care, or mentoring, who are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable childr.
• Behaviour Mentors are fully supported through regular supervision, safeguarding guidance, and access to external training.
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.