Behaviour Mentor / Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only Start Date: January 2026 Salary: From £25,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Location: Bexley, South-East London A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bexley is seeking an experienced Behaviour Mentor / Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent, full-time, term-time only basis from January 2026. This role is ideal for a confident and resilient individual with strong behaviour management skills and proven experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. About the Role: Behaviour Mentor / SEMH Teaching Assistant Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement in learning Implement behaviour support plans and de-escalation strategies Work closely with class teachers, SENCO and inclusion staff Promote positive behaviour, resilience and emotional well-being Maintain a structured, calm and supportive learning environment Support pupils across the primary age range The Ideal Candidate Must have experience working in UK schools Proven experience supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Strong, consistent behaviour management skills Calm, firm and nurturing approach Reliable, committed and resilient Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) What the School Offers Permanent, full-time role from January 2026 Term-time only working pattern Salary starting from £25,000 per annum Supportive leadership and inclusion team Opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils’ lives Additional Information Please note: Sponsorship cannot be offered for this position Behaviour Mentor / SEMH Teaching Assistant role. Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. 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. Behaviour Mentor | Bexley | South-East London INDPTLND22