Behaviour Mentor – Primary School Pastoral & SEMH Support

Location: Haringey 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 forward-thinking primary school in Haringey North London is seeking an empathetic proactive and experienced 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 that supports every pupils social emotional and academic growth.

As a Behaviour Mentor you will work closely with pupils who require 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 relationships with peers.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about mentoring primary-aged children delivering structured interventions and collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff to develop and implement personalised behaviour support strategies.

Purpose of the Behaviour Mentor Role

The Behaviour Mentors role is to help pupils overcome barriers to learning caused by behavioural or emotional challenges. The role involves both proactive and reactive interventions:

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

• Reactive support: Offer immediate support during behavioural incidents helping pupils manage emotions repair relationships and re-engage positively in learning.

The school follows a trauma-informed and restorative approach recognising that challenging behaviour is often a form of communication. 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 Haringey your key responsibilities will include:

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

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

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

• Providing supervision and guidance during unstructured times such as playtimes lunchtimes and transitions to prevent conflict and encourage positive interactions.

• 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 future improvement.

• 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 Haringey serves a diverse and vibrant community and places strong emphasis on inclusion pastoral care and emotional wellbeing. Leadership recognises the value of Behaviour Mentors and provides guidance supervision and professional development.

The school integrates trauma-informed and restorative approaches alongside structured behaviour management systems. Pupils are supported to develop emotional resilience self-regulation and positive social skills while making 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 difficulties.

• Experience challenges in peer relationships routines or transitions.

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

Your support will help pupils build confidence resilience and positive behavioural strategies enabling them to fully participate 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 environment.

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 Haringey you will make a tangible difference in childrens 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 Haringey offers a highly rewarding and impactful opportunity.