Behaviour Mentor - SEMH School | Greenwich, London 🌟
Location: Greenwich, London
Pay: £95 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediately or September - Your Choice!
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Sector: Education - Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
Experience Required: Schools, Challenging Behaviour, Psychology or Mental Health
DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service OR willingness to obtain a new one
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs?
We're currently seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive and forward-thinking SEMH school in Greenwich. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone experienced, enthusiastic, and resilient, ready to support students facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
🔹 Your Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you'll work closely with students, teachers, and other professionals to provide targeted support and interventions. You'll play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and personal development across the school.
📋 Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
Implement behaviour management strategies tailored to individual students
Support teaching staff in managing challenging behaviour in class
Develop positive relationships to improve student engagement and well-being
Help students develop coping strategies, social skills, and self-regulation techniques
Collaborate with SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies as required
Maintain accurate behaviour records and contribute to care/support plans
Assist in creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all pupils
✅ Requirements:
Proven experience working in schools, with challenging behaviour, or in mental health/psychology settings
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong understanding of SEMH and behavioural needs
Resilient, calm and committed under pressure
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service - or willingness to obtain a new one
This is a rewarding and impactful role ideal for aspiring therapists, psychologists, youth workers, or experienced school support staff looking to build a meaningful career.
👉 Apply now to join a passionate team supporting the students who need it most!
If you'd like help applying or want to discuss the role in more detail, get in touch today.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community