Behaviour Mentor – Primary & Nursery School (Beaumont Leys, Leicester)

Location: Beaumont Leys Leicester
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor Primary & Nursery
Contract Type: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate or next academic term

School Overview

This Primary and Nursery School in Beaumont Leys is known for its welcoming inclusive and nurturing environment. Serving a diverse Leicester community the school focuses on supporting emotional wellbeing social development and early intervention alongside academic learning.

The school leadership recognises that early behavioural challenges can impact learning and long-term development. Through its strong pastoral systems SEND provision and dedicated behaviour mentoring the school actively supports pupils with SEMH needs ASD ADHD and attachment-related behaviours.

With increasing demand for targeted behavioural support the school is seeking a skilled Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral and SEND team supporting pupils in Nursery Reception and Key Stage 1.

Role Purpose

The Behaviour Mentor will work with pupils experiencing difficulties with behaviour emotional regulation and social interaction. You will provide consistent support in classrooms small group sessions and unstructured periods helping pupils develop resilience confidence and positive social behaviours.

You will work closely with teachers EYFS staff SENCO and parents to ensure consistent strategies are applied across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioural and emotional support to pupils

• Lead small group interventions targeting social skills emotional literacy and self-regulation

• Support children in Nursery Reception and Key Stage 1 classrooms

• Assist pupils with transitions routines and coping strategies for daily activities

• Support behaviour management during playtimes lunchtimes and other unstructured periods

• Implement and monitor behaviour support plans

• Employ restorative play-based and trauma-informed approaches

• Model positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Observe assess and record pupil progress and behavioural outcomes

• Contribute to planning review meetings and multi-agency support discussions

• Build strong professional relationships with parents carers and external agencies

• Work collaboratively with teachers EYFS staff SENCO and pastoral teams

• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies

• Promote a culture of inclusion empathy and mutual respect

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be patient compassionate and emotionally resilient. You will understand that challenging behaviour is a form of communication and respond consistently and empathetically.

You should demonstrate:

• Experience in Primary Nursery or EYFS settings

• Knowledge of SEND SEMH ADHD ASD and attachment-informed approaches

• Confidence implementing behaviour interventions and monitoring outcomes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Reflective practice and proactive problem-solving

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of pupils and staff

Relevant qualifications in childcare education psychology or youth work are desirable.

Training and Professional Development

The school provides structured induction supervision and access to specialist CPD in behaviour management SEMH SEND and early intervention. Behaviour Mentors have clear pathways to careers in teaching SEN or pastoral leadership.

What the School Offers

• Inclusive collaborative and supportive environment

• Experienced leadership and pastoral teams

• High-quality CPD and specialist training

• A meaningful role with measurable impact on pupils lives

• Opportunities for long-term employment and career progression

Safeguarding

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks references and safer recruitment procedures.