Behaviour Mentor – Acton, West London
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Job Summary
Location: Acton West London
Contract Type: Daily Supply / Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm / Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rates dependent on experience
Employer: Leading Education Recruitment Agency
A Leading Education Recruitment Agency is working in partnership with a number of mainstream schools SEMH provisions and alternative education settings in Acton to recruit committed and resilient Behaviour Mentors. These schools support pupils who present with challenging behaviour emotional regulation difficulties trauma-related needs and social communication challenges and they are seeking professionals who can provide consistent calm and structured support.
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor in Acton you will work closely with pupils who struggle to engage with education due to SEMH needs behavioural difficulties adverse childhood experiences or unmet SEN. Many pupils require support with emotional regulation boundaries routines and positive decision-making. Your role will be pivotal in helping pupils remain in education and develop the skills needed to succeed both academically and socially.
You may work 1:1 with a specific pupil support small groups or work across a class or year group. Some roles involve supporting pupils during transitions break times or high-risk periods where behaviour incidents are more likely to occur.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consistent structured behaviour support in line with individual behaviour plans
Support pupils to regulate emotions and manage challenging behaviour positively
Use de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches
Build trusting professional relationships with pupils
Act as a positive role model promoting boundaries and expectations
Support pupils engagement with learning and school routines
Liaise with teachers SENCOs pastoral teams and external professionals
Record and report behaviour incidents accurately
Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times
About the Schools
Schools in Acton are diverse fast-paced and community-focused. Many support pupils with complex social and emotional needs and benefit greatly from experienced Behaviour Mentors who can offer stability and consistency. Behaviour Mentors are viewed as essential members of staff and are supported by clear behaviour frameworks and pastoral leadership teams.
Ideal Candidate
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behaviour needs
Backgrounds in youth work care mentoring education or psychology welcomed
Calm resilient and emotionally intelligent
Confident managing challenging behaviour
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply
Why Work With Us
Access to Behaviour Mentor roles across West London
Flexible work patterns
Competitive pay with weekly payroll
Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
Dedicated consultants with SEMH expertise
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
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