Behaviour Mentor – SEMH (Additionally Resourced Provision)
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Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Approx. £26,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Bexley, South-East London
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bexley is seeking two experienced Behaviour Mentors to join their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Additionally Resourced Provision. This specialist provision supports pupils with complex SEMH needs who require a highly structured, nurturing and consistent environment to thrive.
These are two permanent, full-time positions, and proven experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour is essential.
The Role: Behaviour Mentor – SEMH
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work as part of a skilled and supportive team, providing targeted support to pupils with significant social, emotional and behavioural needs. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils to regulate emotions, re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviour strategies.
Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
* Support pupils with a range of SEMH needs within a specialist provision
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who require consistency and structure
* Implement behaviour management, emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies
* Support personalised learning programmes and targeted interventions
* Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and academic engagement
* Work closely with the SEMH Lead and wider inclusion team
* Maintain a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience as a Behaviour Mentor or supporting pupils with SEMH needs
* Confident, calm, firm and resilient approach
* Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
* Experience working with primary-aged pupils (preferred)
* Reliable, committed and passionate about supporting vulnerable children
* Available to start full-time on an ASAP basis
What the School Offers
* A well-established and well-supported SEMH provision
* A collaborative, inclusive and welcoming staff team
* Two long-term, permanent opportunities within the same provision
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a real difference
Benefits of joining Clarus Education as a Behaviour Mentor:
· Paid to scale (AWR) – equal to permanent staff from week 12
· Specialist support for long-term and leadership roles
· Your own dedicated consultant
· DBS advice and guidance
· £250 ‘Refer a Teacher’ bonus / £150 for support staff
· Ongoing professional and pastoral support
Additional Information
Please note: Sponsorship cannot be offered for this position Behaviour Mentor role. Applicants must hold QTS awarded by the British Department for Education.
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How To Apply
To apply for this Behaviour Mentor, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Behaviour Mentor role now and will be interviewing ASAP.
Safeguarding
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. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Behaviour Mentor role within 48 hours. Please note: due to a high number of applicants, we can only contact those who are successful
Behaviour Mentor | Bexley | South-East London
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