Youth Behaviour Mentor
Location: Isleworth, West London
Pay: £90 to £110 per day PAYE
Contract: Full time, term time only, temporary to permanent
Are you the kind of person who can stay calm and supportive when a young person is struggling and help them realise that positive change is possible?
A specialist alternative provision in Isleworth is seeking a committed Youth Behaviour Mentor to support secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of the students have experienced disrupted education, exclusion, trauma or difficult circumstances outside of school. The school focuses on structure, consistency and strong relationships to help pupils rebuild confidence, trust and engagement with learning.
The role
- Support pupils throughout the school day including lessons, transitions, break times and lunch
- Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring focused on emotional regulation and positive behaviour choices
- Respond to challenging behaviour using calm, restorative and trauma-informed approaches
- Follow behaviour support plans and contribute to EHCP targets and pastoral interventions
- Work closely with teachers, senior leaders and pastoral teams to maintain a consistent approach
- Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils who may initially struggle to trust adults
Who this role would suit
- Experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, mentoring, alternative provision or care settings
- A calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent approach to challenging situations
- Confidence supporting pupils during moments of frustration, conflict or dysregulation
- A genuine passion for helping young people re-engage with education and develop positive pathways
- Commitment to a full time, long term role where consistency has the greatest impact
The setting
- Specialist alternative provision supporting secondary pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
- Structured environment with clear routines and strong pastoral support
- Focus on rebuilding resilience, confidence and engagement with learning
- Supportive leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
Pay and benefits
- £90 to £110 per day PAYE depending on experience
- No umbrella companies
- Full time, term time only role
- Opportunity for a temporary to permanent position
- Ongoing training in behaviour support, SEMH and trauma-informed practice
- Guidance and support from an experienced education recruitment team
If you are looking for a Youth Behaviour Mentor role in Isleworth where you can genuinely influence the direction of a young person’s life, we would love to hear from you.
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