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

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

School Overview

This Primary and Nursery School in Highfields has a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality inclusive education with a focus on emotional and social development. Serving a diverse community in Leicester the school prioritises early intervention pastoral care and supporting children with behavioural and emotional needs from Nursery through Key Stage 1.

The leadership team recognises that early behavioural challenges often reflect unmet emotional or social needs and that early support is crucial for long-term success. The school has invested in strong pastoral frameworks SEND support and behaviour mentoring programs to support pupils with SEMH needs ADHD ASD and other developmental challenges.

Role Purpose

The Behaviour Mentor will work with pupils experiencing difficulties with behaviour emotional regulation and social interaction. You will provide direct support both in classrooms and during small group interventions helping pupils develop resilience self-confidence and positive social skills.

This role involves close collaboration with teachers EYFS staff SENCO and parents to ensure consistent strategies are implemented across the school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioural and emotional support to pupils in Nursery Reception and KS1

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

• Support children during classroom activities transitions and unstructured periods

• Assist pupils in managing emotions and behaviour during playtimes and lunchtimes

• Implement and monitor individual behaviour support plans

• Use restorative play-based and trauma-informed approaches

• Model positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Observe assess and record pupil progress and intervention outcomes

• Collaborate with teachers SENCO EYFS staff and pastoral teams

• Build strong professional relationships with parents and carers

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

• Promote a school culture of inclusion empathy and respect

• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures consistently

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be emotionally intelligent patient and resilient with a strong passion for supporting young children. You will understand that behaviour is a form of communication and respond with empathy structure and consistency.

Candidates should have:

• Experience working in Primary Nursery or EYFS environments

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

• Confidence implementing behaviour interventions and monitoring outcomes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Emotional resilience and reflective practice

• A proactive flexible approach to supporting pupils and staff

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

Training and Professional Development

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

What the School Offers

• Inclusive collaborative and supportive working environment

• Experienced leadership and pastoral teams

• Access to specialist CPD and training opportunities

• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on childrens development

• Long-term employment and career progression opportunities

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