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Behaviour Mentor
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 100 - 125 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Orpington, London
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Behaviour Mentor - Orpington | KS2 & KS3 | SEMH School
Location: Orpington, Kent
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent or Temporary opportunities
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Age Group: Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 3
Behaviour Mentor - Orpington - KS2 & KS3
Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker or Youth Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with SEMH, SEN and behavioural needs?
Simply Education are recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor in Orpington to join a specialist SEMH school supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 (KS2) and Key Stage 3 (KS3).
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting challenging behaviour, emotional regulation, vulnerable children or young people at risk of exclusion.
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor in Orpington, you will provide targeted behavioural, pastoral and emotional support to pupils who may find mainstream education challenging.
The successful candidate will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and build the confidence and resilience needed to make progress both inside and outside the classroom.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group behaviour support
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting children with SEMH and behavioural needs
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Managing and de-escalating challenging situations
Acting as a calm, consistent and positive role model
Supporting pupils who have experienced or are at risk of school exclusion
Helping pupils re-engage with education and learning
Promoting positive behaviour, attendance and engagement
Developing pupils' confidence, resilience and independence
Supporting individual behaviour, learning and pastoral plans
Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals
About the School
The school is a specialist SEMH provision in Orpington, Kent, supporting pupils across KS2 and KS3 who may struggle to access mainstream education.
Pupils may have experienced school exclusion, challenging behaviour, emotional difficulties or significant barriers to learning. The school provides a structured and supportive environment where pupils can receive the individualised support they need to make positive progress.
The setting takes a relationship-based approach to behaviour, recognising the importance of trust, consistency and clear boundaries when supporting young people with complex needs.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will become an important part of the pupils' support network, helping them develop emotional regulation, resilience, self-esteem, independence and positive relationships.
Who We're Looking For
We are keen to hear from candidates with experience as a:
Behaviour Mentor
Learning Mentor
Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Pastoral Support Worker
Youth Worker
Youth Support Worker
Support Worker
Care Worker
Sports Coach
Residential Support Worker
Experience working with SEMH, SEN, challenging behaviour, school exclusions, alternative provision or vulnerable children and young people is highly desirable.
However, experience within a school is not essential. Candidates from youth work, care, sports, residential or support work backgrounds are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate patience, resilience, consistency and the ability to build strong relationships with young people.
Why Apply?
Excellent Behaviour Mentor job in Orpington
Work with KS2 and KS3 pupils
Specialist SEMH school
Support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
Opportunity to work with pupils at risk of exclusion
Full-time permanent and temporary opportunities
1:1 and small-group support
Develop valuable education, SEN, behaviour and pastoral experience
Supportive and experienced school team
Make a genuine difference to children's and young people's lives
Apply Today
If you're looking for a Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Pastoral or Youth Worker job in Orpington and are passionate about supporting KS2 and KS3 pupils with SEMH, SEN and behavioural needs, apply today.
Simply Education are recruiting now for this Behaviour Mentor opportunity in Orpington, Kent, with positions available for ASAP and September 2026 startsBefore You Apply
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