Behaviour Mentor – Primary & Nursery School (Barnet, North London)

Location: Barnet North London
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor Primary & Nursery
Contract Type: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP or Next Academic Term

School Overview

This large inclusive Primary and Nursery School in Barnet is widely recognised for its nurturing ethos strong pastoral systems and commitment to supporting childrens emotional and behavioural development from the earliest stages of education. The school serves a diverse North London community and works closely with families to ensure that children feel safe supported and confident in their learning environment.

The leadership team strongly believes that behaviour in young children is closely linked to emotional wellbeing communication skills and early experiences. As such the school has invested heavily in early intervention strategies behaviour mentoring and SEND support. With an increasing number of pupils across Nursery Reception and Key Stage 1 requiring additional behavioural and emotional support the school is now seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral team.

Purpose of the Role

The Behaviour Mentor will play a key role in supporting pupils who experience difficulties with emotional regulation social interaction behaviour for learning or adapting to school routines. Pupils supported in this role may present with SEMH needs ASD ADHD attachment difficulties speech and language delays or trauma-related behaviours.

You will act as a consistent and trusted adult throughout the school day supporting children in classrooms during interventions and at unstructured times. Through nurturing relationships and structured strategies you will help pupils develop emotional awareness resilience and positive behaviour patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 behavioural and emotional support

• Deliver structured small group interventions focusing on emotional literacy

• Support children within Nursery Reception and KS1 classrooms

• Assist pupils during transitions between activities and lessons

• Support behaviour during playtimes lunchtimes and other unstructured periods

• Implement individual behaviour support plans consistently

• Use play-based restorative and trauma-informed approaches

• Model positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies

• Work closely with class teachers EYFS practitioners SENCO and pastoral staff

• Observe assess and track pupil behaviour and emotional progress

• Maintain detailed records and written observations

• Contribute to review meetings and planning discussions

• Build strong professional relationships with parents and carers

• Support safeguarding child protection and wellbeing procedures

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be calm patient and emotionally resilient with a genuine passion for supporting young children. You will understand that challenging behaviour is often a form of communication and will respond with empathy consistency and professionalism.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working with children in a Primary Nursery or EYFS setting

• A strong understanding of early childhood development

• Knowledge of SEND SEMH attachment or trauma-informed practice

• A nurturing and consistent behaviour management style

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to remain calm in emotionally demanding situations

• A reflective and proactive approach to your practice

Relevant qualifications in childcare education psychology youth work or mental health are advantageous but not essential.

Training Support and Progression

The school provides comprehensive induction regular supervision and access to high-quality professional development. Behaviour Mentors are encouraged to attend specialist training in behaviour support emotional regulation and SEND. This role is ideal for individuals considering future careers in teaching SEN support educational psychology or pastoral leadership.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming inclusive and supportive working environment

• Strong and approachable leadership

• Excellent CPD and training opportunities

• A highly rewarding role with visible impact

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS clearance references and safer recruitment checks are required.