Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School – Newham
£460–£530 per week via PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? An ambitious and inclusive secondary school in Newham is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join its team, working within the Behaviour Intervention Hub (BIH) to support pupils who require additional behavioural and pastoral guidance.
The school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, with a Progress 8 score of +0.71, significantly above the national average. Its strong focus on high expectations, inclusion and personal development creates an environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The Role: Work within the Behaviour Intervention Hub (BIH), supporting pupils who require additional behavioural intervention.
Supervise students attending detentions, maintaining a calm, structured and purposeful environment.
Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions focused on improving behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.
Build positive relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent role model and providing guidance around behaviour and decision-making.
Use effective de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations and encourage positive behavioural choices.
Provide administrative support, including updating behaviour records, monitoring pupil progress and recording intervention outcomes.
Liaise with teachers, pastoral staff and senior leaders to ensure a consistent approach to behaviour management.
The Ideal Candidate: Has previous experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting.
Is confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with additional needs.
Demonstrates patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
Is proactive, approachable and passionate about making a difference to young people's lives.
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