Positive Behaviour Mentor in Isleworth

A compassionate and dedicated Positive Behaviour Mentor to be part of the Foundation Learning team. This role is focused on supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) many of whom have previously struggled to engage with education. This includes providing training for teachers across the provision and understanding how to make adaptations to promote positive student behaviour and remove barriers to learning. The mentor will play a vital role in helping students build confidence, develop resilience, and re-engage with learning in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide various kinds of training sessions for teachers across the college provision about making adaptations to promote positive student behaviour.
• Liaise closely with the college Inclusion team and local authority SEND teams.
• Individual mentoring: Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND, focusing on positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation.
• Establish trusting, respectful relationships with students to encourage engagement and participation in college life.
• Behaviour support: Implement and model positive behaviour interventions, supporting students to manage challenges and develop coping strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff, support teams, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student wellbeing and progress.
• Progress monitoring: Track and record student progress, providing feedback to staff and contributing to individual support plans.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and equality of opportunity, ensuring all students feel valued and supported.
• To work in partnership with staff to secure positive family support and involvement by maintaining regular contact with outside agencies/families/carers of all students currently on the programme.

What they are looking for

• Previous work with young people with SEND needs, ideally in an educational or youth work setting.
• To possess English and maths qualifications at GCSE grade 4 or equivalent.
• A relevant qualification such as the Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Level 3 in Youth Work or Level 3 Social Work, or equivalent.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and barriers to learning.
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills; ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly.
• Passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential and re-engage with education.
• Proven track record of successfully working with disaffected young people.
• An ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and multi-agencies.