Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School - Islington
Start date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time (term-time only), long-term
Location: Islington
Pay: -110125 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with behavioural or emotional needs?
A diverse and inclusive secondary school in Islington is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

About the role:

• Working 1:1 or in small groups with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement
• Supporting emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and positive behaviour strategies
• Liaising with the pastoral team, SENCO, and external services
• Leading lunchtime and afterschool support activities
• Monitoring and reporting on behaviour, attendance and academic progress

About you:

• Background in youth work, mentoring, or alternative education
• Calm, non-judgemental, and emotionally intelligent
• Skilled at building relationships and trust with challenging learners
• A firm but fair approach to managing behaviour
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why join this school?

• Established pastoral care team with a strong inclusion focus
• Regular training on de-escalation, restorative practice, and trauma-informed support
• Opportunity to work closely with SLT and behaviour specialists
• Impactful and rewarding work within a committed team