Behavior Mentor - Westminster

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor Location: Westminster, Central London Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible About the School We are seeking a resilient, dedicated, and empathetic Behaviour Mentor to join a progressive, highly supportive secondary school in the City of Westminster. The school is deeply committed to inclusion and pastoral excellence, ensuring every young person—regardless of their background or learning barriers—is provided with the tools to succeed academically and socially. This vital role sits within the school’s Pastoral Support and SEND departments, working directly with students who require additional guidance with emotional regulation, classroom engagement, and personal development. Key Responsibilities Targeted Mentoring: Deliver structured 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions focused on emotional literacy, anger management, confidence building, and conflict resolution. Classroom Intervention: Provide proactive, non-disruptive support within lessons to de-escalate challenging behaviours, refocus students, and encourage positive participation. Pastoral Collaboration: Work closely with the SENCO, Heads of Year, and Safeguarding Leads to design, implement, and track Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs). Progress & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential records of student interactions, progress, and behavioural incidents using internal monitoring tools. Home & Agency Liaison: Maintain positive, regular communication with parents, carers, and external support agencies to ensure a consistent approach to pupil well-being. Requirements Experience: Background supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, or complex needs (e.g., in secondary schools, pupil referral units, youth work, or sports coaching). Key Skills: Exceptional de-escalation techniques, high emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and strong boundaries. Personal Attributes: Patience, resilience, a non-judgmental approach, and the confidence to build strong, trusted relationships with disengaged pupils. Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a full check prior to starting). What the School Offers A close-knit, highly supportive pastoral team and accessible Senior Leadership Team. Ongoing professional development, safeguarding training, and specialist behaviour intervention strategies. Central London location with outstanding public transport links (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Circle, and District lines). How to Apply If you are a confident Behaviour Mentor looking to make a lasting difference in Westminster and are available to start immediately, please submit your updated CV today for consideration.