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

Location: Braunstone 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 well-established Primary and Nursery School in Braunstone is recognised for its inclusive ethos and strong pastoral support. The school serves a culturally and socially diverse community and prioritises emotional wellbeing alongside academic development.

The school leadership understands that early behaviour challenges often reflect unmet social emotional or developmental needs. With increasing demand for targeted behavioural support the school is seeking a committed and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to support pupils in Nursery Reception and Key Stage 1.

Role Purpose

The Behaviour Mentor will provide specialist support to pupils who struggle with behaviour management emotional regulation or social interaction. Pupils may present with SEMH needs ASD ADHD attachment difficulties or developmental delays affecting their engagement in school life.

You will provide consistent support acting as a trusted adult both in classrooms and during small group interventions. The role focuses on helping children build resilience self-confidence and positive social skills while supporting teachers and parents with behaviour strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 behavioural and emotional support to children

• Facilitate small group programmes targeting emotional literacy social skills and self-regulation

• Support children across Nursery Reception and Key Stage 1 classrooms

• Assist pupils with transitions routines and coping with change

• Support behaviour management during playtimes lunchtimes and unstructured periods

• Implement and monitor behaviour support plans

• Use restorative play-based and trauma-informed strategies

• Observe record and track pupil progress and responses to interventions

• Work collaboratively with teachers EYFS staff SENCO and pastoral teams

• Build effective and professional relationships with parents and carers

• Contribute to planning review meetings and multi-agency discussions

• Support safeguarding and child protection policies

• Promote a school culture of empathy inclusion and respect

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be empathetic patient and resilient with a strong commitment to supporting young children. You will understand that challenging behaviour is communication and respond with consistent structured strategies.

You should have:

• Experience working in Primary Nursery or EYFS environments

• Knowledge of SEND SEMH attachment difficulties ASD or ADHD

• Confidence implementing behaviour interventions and monitoring impact

• Excellent communication teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Emotional resilience and reflective practice

• Flexibility and proactive approach

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

Training and Development

The school provides structured induction supervision and access to CPD including behaviour management SEMH SEND and trauma-informed practice. This role offers clear progression pathways into teaching SEN or pastoral leadership.

What the School Offers

• Inclusive and supportive working environment

• Experienced leadership and pastoral teams

• High-quality CPD and specialist training opportunities

• A role with meaningful impact on pupils lives

• Long-term career development and permanent employment opportunities

Safeguarding

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS checks references and safer recruitment practices are required for all staff.