Behaviour Mentor – Primary School Pastoral & SEMH Support

Location: Rickmansworth Hertfordshire

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 welcoming primary school in Rickmansworth Hertfordshire is seeking a dedicated empathetic and proactive Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral support team. This school prioritises nurturing the social emotional and academic development of all pupils creating a safe inclusive and supportive environment for learning.

As a Behaviour Mentor you will work closely with pupils who need guidance in managing behaviour regulating emotions and engaging fully in classroom 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 passionate about mentoring primary-aged children delivering structured interventions and working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral leads to provide personalised behaviour support.

Purpose of the Behaviour Mentor Role

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

• Proactive support: Plan and deliver 1:1 mentoring and small group interventions focusing on social skills emotional regulation confidence and resilience.

• Reactive support: Offer immediate guidance during behavioural incidents helping pupils manage emotions repair relationships and return to learning positively.

The school follows a trauma-informed restorative approach recognising that challenging behaviour is often an expression of unmet emotional needs. As a Behaviour Mentor you will support children in understanding their feelings developing coping strategies and building positive relationships with peers and adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring for pupils needing additional behavioural or emotional support.

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

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

• Assist during unstructured times such as playtimes lunchtimes and transitions encouraging positive peer interactions.

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

• Guide pupils after incidents to reflect on behaviour repair relationships and develop strategies for future improvement.

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

• Maintain accurate records of interventions incidents and pupil progress.

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

• Uphold safeguarding policies and professional boundaries at all times.

The School Environment

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

The school integrates trauma-informed and restorative approaches alongside structured behaviour management strategies. The focus is on developing pupils long-term emotional resilience self-regulation and social skills while supporting academic progress.

Students You Will Support

Children supported 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 role will help pupils build confidence resilience and positive behavioural strategies supporting full engagement 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 Rickmansworth you will make a tangible difference in childrens social emotional and behavioural development. Your guidance and support 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 Rickmansworth offers a highly rewarding and impactful opportunity.