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Behaviour Mentor - SEMH School - Lewisham
📍 Location: Lewisham
📅 Start Date: Immediate
💷 Daily Rate: £100 - £118
🛡️ Requirements: Enhanced Child DBS & Relevant Experience
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Behaviour Mentor to join a dynamic SEMH school in Lewisham. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
Implement behaviour management strategies tailored to individual student needs.
Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and emotional regulation.
Support teaching staff in managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment.
Monitor and report on student progress, behaviour incidents, and emotional wellbeing.
Work collaboratively with SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies to support holistic development.
Assist in the development and delivery of personalised behaviour plans.
Promote inclusion and ensure all students feel safe, respected, and valued.
Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour, using de-escalation techniques.
Encourage resilience, self-esteem, and independence in students.
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (school-based experience essential).
Strong understanding of behaviour management and safeguarding practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to challenging situations with empathy.
Enhanced Child DBS (on the update service or willing to apply).
Immediate availability.If you are a committed and compassionate professional ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a supportive team and help shape brighter futures.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the communityDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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