Behaviour Mentor – SEMH (Additionally Resourced Provision)

Behaviour Mentor – SEMH (Additionally Resourced Provision)

Positions Available : 2

Contract Type : Permanent, Full Time

Start Date : ASAP

Salary : Approx. £26,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location : Bexley, South-East London

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Bexley is looking to appointtwo experienced Behaviour Mentors to join their specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Additionally Resourced Provision. This dedicated provision supports children with complex SEMH needs who benefit from a highly structured, nurturing, and consistent environment.

These are permanent, full-time roles, ideal for individuals with proven experience supporting pupils displaying SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.

Role Overview : Behaviour Mentor – SEMH

In this role, you’ll be part of a skilled, supportive team focused on helping pupils with significant emotional, behavioural, and social needs. You’ll work one-to-one and in small groups to help students regulate emotions, re-engage positively with their learning, and develop constructive behavioural strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group support to pupils with a variety of SEMH needs.

Build trusting, consistent relationships that foster security and engagement.

Implement behaviour management, de-escalation, and emotional regulation techniques.

Support tailored learning programmes and structured interventions.

Encourage emotional resilience, wellbeing, and academic participation.

Work collaboratively with the SEMH Lead and the wider inclusion team.

Ensure a calm, safe, and positive learning space at all times.

Person Specification

Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs (essential).

Calm, confident, and resilient with a firm but nurturing approach.

Strong de-escalation and behaviour management abilities.

Experience working with primary-aged pupils preferred.

Reliable, dedicated, and passionate about supporting vulnerable learners.

Available for a full-time start as soon as possible.

What the School Offers

A well-resourced and established SEMH provision.

Supportive, inclusive, and welcoming staff team.

Two permanent positions within the same specialised setting.

Regular opportunities for professional training and development.

A rewarding role where you can truly impact children’s lives.

Benefits of Joining Clarus Education

Paid to scale (AWR) – equal to permanent staff after 12 weeks.

Specialist support for long-term and leadership placements.

A dedicated consultant for ongoing guidance.

DBS assistance and application advice.

£250 ‘Refer a Teacher’ bonus / £150 for support staff referrals.

Continued professional and pastoral support.

Additional Information

Please note : Sponsorship cannot be offered for this position Behaviour Mentor / SEMH Teaching Assistant role.

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How To Apply

To apply for this Behaviour Mentor, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Behaviour Mentor role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Behaviour Mentor candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Behaviour Mentor post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Behaviour Mentor opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Behaviour Mentor role within 48 hours.

Behaviour Mentor | Bexley | South-East London

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