Behaviour Mentor – Primary School Pastoral & SEMH Support

Location: Walthamstow Waltham Forest North London

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
School Setting: Primary School (ReceptionYear 6)
Pay Rate: 90125 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time term-time long-term
Start Date: Immediate or by agreement

Role Overview

A thriving primary school in Walthamstow Waltham Forest is seeking a dedicated empathetic and proactive Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral and SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health) support team. The school is committed to providing a safe inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils social emotional and academic needs are supported equally.

As a Behaviour Mentor you will work with pupils who need additional support to manage behaviour regulate emotions and engage fully in classroom learning. Children you support may have SEMH needs ADHD anxiety low self-esteem or difficulties forming positive peer relationships.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about mentoring primary-aged children delivering structured 1:1 and small group interventions and collaborating with teachers SENCOs and pastoral leads to implement personalised behaviour support plans that enable pupils to thrive socially and academically.

Purpose of the Behaviour Mentor Role

The Behaviour Mentor helps pupils overcome barriers to learning caused by behavioural or emotional challenges. The role combines both proactive and reactive support:

• Proactive support: Plan and deliver structured 1:1 mentoring and small group sessions to develop confidence resilience emotional regulation and social skills.

• Reactive support: Provide immediate guidance during behavioural incidents helping pupils manage emotions repair relationships and reintegrate positively into classroom learning.

The school follows a trauma-informed and restorative approach recognising that challenging behaviour often reflects unmet emotional or social needs. You will support pupils in understanding their emotions developing coping strategies and building positive relationships with peers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

As a Behaviour Mentor in Walthamstow your responsibilities include:

• Delivering 1:1 mentoring for pupils requiring additional behavioural or emotional support.

• Leading small group sessions focused on social skills emotional regulation resilience and self-confidence.

• Supporting pupils in classrooms to maintain engagement focus and positive behaviour.

• Providing supervision during unstructured times such as playtimes lunchtimes and transitions encouraging positive interactions and preventing conflict.

• Calmly de-escalating challenging behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed strategies.

• Supporting pupils post-incident to reflect on behaviour repair relationships and develop strategies for the future.

• Collaborating with teachers SENCOs and pastoral staff to implement individual behaviour support plans.

• Maintaining accurate records of interventions incidents and pupil progress.

• Promoting empathy restorative practices and problem-solving skills among pupils.

• Upholding safeguarding policies and professional boundaries at all times.

The School Environment

This primary school in Walthamstow serves a diverse and vibrant community and places strong emphasis on inclusion pastoral care and emotional wellbeing. Leadership recognises the vital contribution of Behaviour Mentors and provides guidance supervision and professional development opportunities.

The school combines trauma-informed and restorative approaches with structured behaviour management systems. Pupils are supported to develop emotional resilience self-regulation and positive social skills while achieving academic progress.

Students You Will Support

Children supported by a Behaviour Mentor may:

• Display disruptive withdrawn or challenging behaviour.

• Struggle with emotional regulation low self-esteem or anxiety.

• Have SEMH needs ADHD or attachment-related difficulties.

• Experience difficulties with peer relationships routines or transitions.

• Be at risk of disengaging from learning or social activities.

Your support will help pupils develop confidence resilience and positive behavioural strategies enabling them to fully engage in school life.

Who This Role Is Suitable For

This role is suitable for individuals who:

• Have experience supporting primary-aged children in schools care or youth services.

• Are patient empathetic and emotionally resilient.

• Can manage challenging behaviour effectively and supportively.

• Are confident in building strong professional relationships with children.

• Are motivated to work in pastoral care and support inclusion.

Graduates in psychology education social sciences or related fields are encouraged to apply as are experienced Behaviour Mentors seeking a primary school setting.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children with behavioural or emotional challenges.

• Strong communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to remain calm professional and consistent under pressure.

• Commitment to safeguarding inclusion and equality.

• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Desirable Experience

• Previous Behaviour Mentor or Teaching Assistant experience in primary schools.

• Knowledge of SEMH ADHD or trauma-informed practice.

• Experience delivering 1:1 or small group interventions.

• Relevant qualifications in education pastoral care or child development.

What the School Offers

• Competitive daily pay with long-term stability.

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.

• Supportive teaching pastoral and leadership teams.

• Opportunities for career progression within primary education and pastoral care.

• A positive inclusive and professional working environment.

Why This Role Is Meaningful

As a Behaviour Mentor in Walthamstow you will make a direct and lasting impact on pupils social emotional and behavioural development. Your guidance and support will help pupils manage their emotions build resilience and engage positively in learning and social interactions.

If you are passionate about working with primary-aged children committed to inclusion and motivated to make a real difference this Behaviour Mentor role in Walthamstow provides a highly rewarding and impactful opportunity.