Behaviour Mentor - Make a difference in a young person's life! - Motivate, inspire and make a change!
- Merton, Wandsworth and Richmond
- Start Date: September 2025
- Pay: £90 - £100 per day - PAYE (Depending on experience)
- Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday - Term Time only
Are you a passionate Graduate looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Mental Health?
Do you have a drive to help vulnerable children and people access education and be a force for them to develop both academically and personally?
Parker Smith Inclusion is working in partnership with SEN schools and Alternative Provisions in Sutton, Merton, Wandsworth and Richmond who are seeking roles where they can make a genuine difference in young people's lives, where you can nurture the individual.
This is why we need you!
Our schools offer a creative and inspiring outlets, where pupils are supported through approaches such as music, drama, art, and dance. Our schools cater to students who have a range of needs, including Autism (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
Why Join our schools?
- Incredible Professional Development: Gain access to excellent training opportunities and explore future careers in teaching, educational psychology, or therapy.
- Supportive and Collaborative Team: Work closely with skilled SEN professionals in a positive and inclusive environment, including teachers and therapists.
- Our schools are known for their child-centred ethos and inclusive, nurturing approach.
- Truly Rewarding Role: Help students achieve key developmental goals, making a real difference both academically and socially.
- You’ll be joining a provision that is expanding, with exciting opportunities to contribute to its growth and direction.
- Ongoing SLT support and training.
The Role:
- Supporting all age groups but specifically students in KS2, KS3, KS4 learners working at a KS2 level, following the National Curriculum in a way that meets their emotional and learning needs.
- Join a school that operates with a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach, where every staff member is trained to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
- Supporting students on a 121 or small group basis, working to not only support their academic progress but as young people!
- Working with young people with Autism, SEMH, trauma, young people who are considered at-risk (exclusion from school, gang affiliation and more) and complex needs.
What We’re Looking For
- You must have a proven background as a Teaching Assistant/Behaviour Mentor previously (school-based experience)
- Professionals with a deep understanding of SEMH, Autism, and ADHD, and the adaptability to meet complex needs.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND
- A patient, empathetic, and positive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Resilience and adaptability in challenging situations
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion for more information.
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise.