Behaviour Mentor
Location: Cricklewood, North West London
Pay: £100 to £110 per day PAYE
Contract: Full time, term time only, temporary to permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Alternative Provision (Secondary SEMH)
Can you be the person a young person relies on when school has never felt like a safe place before?
In this Behaviour Mentor role, you will not just be supporting learning, you will be helping young people rebuild trust, regulate emotions and rediscover a sense of direction.
This specialist alternative provision in Cricklewood works with secondary pupils who have experienced barriers such as exclusion, disrupted education and social, emotional and mental health challenges. Many arrive disengaged from school life, but through structure, consistency and strong relationships, they begin to re-engage, rebuild confidence and achieve meaningful progress.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will be a key part of that journey.
What your day could look like
No two days are the same, but your impact will be consistent.
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Meeting pupils at the start of the day, setting a calm and positive tone
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Supporting students in lessons to stay engaged and manage behaviour
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Providing 1:1 mentoring for pupils who need additional emotional support
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Helping students navigate transitions, break times and social situations
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De-escalating challenging behaviour using a calm, trauma-informed approach
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Reinforcing routines, boundaries and positive behaviour choices
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Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to maintain consistency
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Celebrating small wins that build confidence and long-term change
What the school is looking for
This role is ideal for someone who understands that behaviour is communication and is motivated by making a real difference.
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Experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, alternative provision or care settings
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Ability to stay calm, patient and consistent in challenging situations
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with disengaged pupils
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Confidence supporting pupils with dysregulation, conflict or complex needs
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A genuine passion for helping young people re-engage with education
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Commitment to a long term, full time role where relationships are key
About the school
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Specialist alternative provision for secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs
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Focus on structure, routine and positive behaviour support
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Strong emphasis on restorative practice and trauma-informed approaches
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Supportive and experienced leadership team
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A setting where staff wellbeing and development are genuinely prioritised
Pay and benefits
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£100 to £110 per day PAYE depending on experience
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No umbrella companies or hidden deductions
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Full time, term time only role
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Opportunity to move into a permanent position
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Ongoing CPD including behaviour, SEMH and de-escalation training
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Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment team
Why this role matters
For many of the pupils in this setting, school has not always been a positive experience. The right Behaviour Mentor can change that.
Your consistency, resilience and belief in each young person can help them feel safe, understood and capable of success.
If you are looking for a Behaviour Mentor job in Cricklewood where you can make a genuine, lasting difference, apply today.
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