Behaviour Mentor – Primary School Pastoral & SEMH Support

Location: Barnet 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 vibrant primary school in Barnet North London is seeking a compassionate proactive and skilled Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral and SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health) support team. The school is committed to nurturing every childs social emotional and academic development creating a safe inclusive and supportive environment for learning.

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

This role is ideal for someone passionate about mentoring primary-aged children delivering structured interventions and collaborating with teachers and pastoral leads to implement personalised behaviour and emotional support plans.

Purpose of the Behaviour Mentor Role

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities

As a Behaviour Mentor in Barnet your responsibilities will include:

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

• Leading small group sessions to develop social skills resilience self-confidence and emotional regulation.

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

• Offering supervision and support during unstructured times including 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 success.

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

• Maintaining accurate records of interventions incidents and pupil progress.

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

• Upholding safeguarding policies and professional boundaries at all times.

The School Environment

This primary school in Barnet serves a diverse community and places a strong emphasis on inclusion pastoral care and emotional wellbeing. Leadership recognises the importance of Behaviour Mentors providing guidance supervision and professional development opportunities.

The school uses trauma-informed and restorative approaches alongside structured behaviour management strategies. The aim is to develop pupils long-term emotional resilience self-regulation and social skills while supporting their academic growth.

Students You Will Support

Children requiring Behaviour Mentor support may:

• Display disruptive withdrawn or challenging behaviour.

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

• Have SEMH needs ADHD or attachment-related difficulties.

• Experience challenges in 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 suitable for individuals who:

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

• 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 Barnet you will make a tangible difference in childrens social emotional and behavioural development. Your guidance support and encouragement will help pupils manage 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 Barnet offers a highly rewarding and impactful opportunity.