Behaviour Mentor – Primary School Pastoral & SEMH Support

Location: Enfield North London

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

Role Overview

A thriving primary school in Enfield North London is looking for an empathetic proactive and highly skilled Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral support team. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing safe and inclusive environment where pupils social emotional and academic needs are equally valued.

As a Behaviour Mentor you will provide guidance and structured support to pupils struggling with behaviour emotional regulation or engagement in learning. Children you support may have SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health) needs ADHD anxiety low self-esteem or difficulties forming positive peer relationships.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy mentoring primary-aged children delivering 1:1 and small group interventions and collaborating closely with teachers and pastoral staff to implement personalised behaviour support plans that help children thrive.

Purpose of the Behaviour Mentor Role

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

• Proactive support: Plan and deliver structured 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 reintegrate positively into learning.

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

Key Responsibilities

In Enfield your responsibilities as a Behaviour Mentor will include:

• Providing 1:1 mentoring to pupils needing additional behavioural or emotional support.

• Leading small group interventions to enhance social skills emotional regulation resilience and self-confidence.

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

• Assisting during unstructured times such as playtimes lunchtimes and transitions to reduce conflict and encourage positive peer interaction.

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

• Supporting pupils after incidents 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 Enfield serves a diverse local community and places strong emphasis on inclusion wellbeing and pastoral care. Leadership recognises the vital role of Behaviour Mentors and provides guidance supervision and professional development.

The school integrates trauma-informed and restorative approaches with structured behaviour management systems. Pupils are supported to build emotional resilience self-regulation and positive social skills alongside their academic development.

Students You Will Support

Pupils needing Behaviour Mentor support 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 role 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 ideal 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 professional development opportunities.

• 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 Enfield you will have a direct impact on pupils social emotional and behavioural development. Your guidance support and encouragement will help pupils manage their emotions build resilience and engage positively with learning and social activities.

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 Enfield provides a highly rewarding and impactful opportunity.