Behaviour Mentor - Secondary
4 days ago
Croydon
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School (South London) Location: South London Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only About the Role: A vibrant secondary school in South London is seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong commitment to supporting young people who may present with behavioural, emotional, or social challenges, helping them engage positively with learning. Key Responsibilities: • Provide targeted 1:1 and group support to students with behavioural or emotional needs., • Act as a positive role model, building trust and promoting self-esteem, confidence, and resilience., • Support teachers in managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a safe learning environment., • Develop and implement tailored behaviour support strategies and intervention programmes., • Work closely with pastoral teams, SEN staff, and external agencies to meet individual needs., • Help students set personal goals and work towards achieving them, both academically and socially., • Contribute to whole-school behaviour policies and promote a culture of respect and inclusion. Requirements / Attributes: • Experience working with young people in a school, youth work, or mentoring capacity., • Strong behaviour management skills with a calm, confident, and consistent approach., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff., • Resilient, patient, and empathetic with a genuine passion for supporting young people., • Ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and adaptability., • Relevant qualifications (e.g., in youth work, education, psychology) are desirable but not essential., • Enhanced DBS on the update system (or willingness to apply). Why Join Us? • A chance to make a significant impact on students’ lives and future opportunities., • Supportive leadership team with ongoing training and career progression opportunities