Behaviour Mentor – Primary & Nursery School (Belgrave, Leicester)

Location: Belgrave Leicester
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor Primary & Nursery
Contract Type: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP or next academic term

School Overview

This vibrant Primary and Nursery School in Belgrave is renowned for its inclusive ethos strong pastoral support and commitment to nurturing each childs emotional social and academic development. The school serves a diverse Leicester community with children from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

The leadership team recognises that early behaviour challenges often reflect unmet emotional or developmental needs. To address this the school has implemented strong pastoral frameworks behaviour mentoring programmes and SEND provision. With a growing number of pupils requiring personalised support in Nursery Reception and Key Stage 1 the school is now looking for a compassionate and experienced Behaviour Mentor.

Role Purpose

The Behaviour Mentor will provide targeted support to children experiencing difficulties with behaviour emotional regulation and social interaction. Pupils may present with SEMH needs ADHD ASD attachment difficulties or other developmental challenges affecting social and emotional skills.

This role is a key part of the pastoral team providing 1:1 mentoring small group interventions and classroom support to help children develop resilience confidence and positive behaviours. The postholder will also support teachers EYFS staff and parents in implementing consistent behaviour strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 behavioural and emotional support for pupils with additional needs

• Facilitate small group interventions focused on social skills emotional literacy and self-regulation

• Support children within Nursery Reception and Key Stage 1 classrooms

• Assist pupils during transitions routines and structured or unstructured activities

• Support behaviour management during playtimes lunchtimes and other unstructured periods

• Implement individual behaviour support plans and monitor pupil progress

• Use restorative play-based and trauma-informed approaches

• Model positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies

• Observe assess and record pupil progress and intervention outcomes

• Contribute to planning review meetings and multi-agency discussions

• Build effective relationships with parents carers and external professionals

• Work collaboratively with teachers EYFS staff SENCO and pastoral teams

• Promote a school culture of empathy inclusion and mutual respect

• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies consistently

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be patient empathetic and emotionally resilient with a passion for supporting young children. You will understand that challenging behaviour is often communication and respond with consistency positivity and structure.

You should demonstrate:

• Experience working in Primary Nursery or EYFS settings

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

• Ability to implement behaviour interventions and monitor outcomes effectively

• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills

• Reflective practice and proactive problem-solving

• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic school environment

Relevant qualifications in childcare education psychology or youth work are desirable but not essential.

Training Support and Career Development

The school provides structured induction regular supervision and access to specialist CPD. Behaviour Mentors are encouraged to develop skills in SEMH SEND early intervention and behaviour management. This role provides pathways into teaching SEN support or pastoral leadership.

What the School Offers

• Supportive inclusive and collaborative working environment

• Experienced leadership and pastoral teams

• High-quality CPD and specialist training opportunities

• A highly rewarding role with measurable impact on childrens development

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

Safeguarding

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