Behaviour Mentor – Primary & Nursery School (West Drayton, West London)
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Job Location:
Greater London - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: West Drayton West London
Position: Behaviour Mentor Primary & Nursery
Contract: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Start Date: Immediate or Next Term
School Overview
This friendly and inclusive Primary and Nursery School in West Drayton places emotional wellbeing and behaviour support at the centre of its educational provision. Serving a growing and diverse community the school is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe valued and supported from their earliest years in education.
The leadership team strongly believes in early intervention and understands that behaviour difficulties in young children often reflect unmet emotional social or developmental needs. With a rising number of pupils requiring additional behavioural support across EYFS and Key Stage 1 the school is now seeking a compassionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral team.
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor you will support pupils who experience challenges with emotional regulation behaviour for learning or social interaction. Pupils may present with SEMH needs ASD ADHD speech and language difficulties or trauma-related behaviours.
You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide consistent behaviour strategies and targeted interventions helping pupils to develop confidence emotional awareness and positive behaviour habits.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 mentoring and emotional support
Deliver small group behaviour and social skills interventions
Support children in Nursery and classroom settings
Assist with transitions and unstructured times
Implement and review behaviour support plans
Use trauma-informed and play-based strategies
Collaborate with teachers EYFS staff SENCO and pastoral teams
Observe track and report on pupil progress
Contribute to planning and review meetings
Build positive relationships with parents and carers
Maintain safeguarding and child protection standards
The Ideal Candidate
You will be patient nurturing and emotionally resilient with a strong commitment to supporting young children. The school is seeking someone who understands that behaviour is communication and who can respond with empathy consistency and professionalism.
You should have:
Experience working in a Primary Nursery or EYFS environment
Knowledge of SEND SEMH and early childhood development
A calm and consistent approach to behaviour support
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in childcare education psychology youth work or mental health is highly desirable.
Professional Development
The school provides structured training regular supervision and clear progression opportunities. This role is well suited to individuals planning careers in teaching SEN provision or pastoral leadership.
What the School Offers
A caring and supportive school culture
Experienced and approachable leadership
Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training
A fulfilling role supporting early intervention
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Safeguarding Statement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required.
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