Job Description

Behaviour Mentor – Primary SEMH School – Southwark – Immediate or September 2026 Start – Long Term Role

***Behaviour Mentor required for a Primary SEMH School

***Behaviour Mentor required for Southwark location

***Behaviour Mentor required for 1:1 intervention and behavioural support

***Behaviour Mentor required to support students inside and outside the classroom

***Team Teach desirable for this Behaviour Mentor role

The Role – Behaviour Mentor

A specialist Primary SEMH School in Southwark is seeking a passionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their team on a long-term basis, starting ASAP or from September 2026. In this role, you will support pupils both academically and emotionally, working closely with students on a 1:1 basis to help them regulate behaviour, engage with learning, and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping to build confidence, develop emotional regulation strategies, and maintain a safe and structured learning environment. The successful Behaviour Mentor will be calm, proactive, and confident managing challenging behaviour and de-escalating situations effectively. Team Teach training is highly desirable for this role.

The School – Behaviour Mentor

This specialist Primary SEMH School is located in the heart of Southwark and is easily accessible via Borough and London Bridge stations, with onsite parking also available for staff. The school caters to approximately 50 pupils with SEMH needs, ASD, and challenging behaviour, providing a highly supportive and nurturing environment with small class sizes and strong staff support.

The school prides itself on building positive relationships with pupils and creating an inclusive setting where every child is encouraged to succeed both academically and emotionally. This is an excellent opportunity for a Behaviour Mentor looking to develop within a specialist SEMH environment.

If this Behaviour Mentor role sounds like the opportunity for you, get in touch with Katie at Education First Recruitment for further information