Behaviour Mentor
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 - Point 13-15 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Purley, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thomas More Catholic School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
To assist with the provision of support for individual students with social emotional behaviour difficulties, helping them overcome barriers to learning inside and outside of school, in order to achieve their potential.
The Behaviour Support Mentor will work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small or large groups
To ensure the well-being and safety of all students
To support in the implementation of systems and strategies
for students exhibiting challenging behaviour.
To contribute to a reduction in internal and fixed term suspensions
Provide tailored support for students
Developing and using strategies to manage and support pupils with challenging behaviour.
Working alongside teachers, Heads of Year and support staff to promote the
effective use of behaviour management strategies.
Working directly with individuals or groups to raise self-esteem and confidence of pupils with a view to improving their personal and social skills.
Monitoring progress in improving behaviour and maintaining improvements once
made.
To act as a motivator, role model and advocate for young people.
To liaise with the SENCo and outside agencies as appropriate.
To support with the liaison with parents regarding behaviour incidents.
To offer support and assistance to the relevant senior leader.
To support with the supervision of students not in lessons
To visit students in internal suspension and coordinate regular breaks
Assist in the supervision of the internal exclusion facility as and when required.
Maintain a record of discussions with students, reporting to the relevant member of
staff.
To support students returning back to circulation.
Visit students in lesson as a proactive approach.
Report any safeguarding concerns as per school systems and policy.
Log behaviour incidents on SIMS in line with whole school practice.
Participate in training as relevant for the development of the facility and the continued improvement of behaviour within the school
Be a first aider – training provided
The Behaviour Support Mentor will work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small or large groups
To ensure the well-being and safety of all students
To support in the implementation of systems and strategies
for students exhibiting challenging behaviour.
To contribute to a reduction in internal and fixed term suspensions
Provide tailored support for students
Developing and using strategies to manage and support pupils with challenging behaviour.
Working alongside teachers, Heads of Year and support staff to promote the
effective use of behaviour management strategies.
Working directly with individuals or groups to raise self-esteem and confidence of pupils with a view to improving their personal and social skills.
Monitoring progress in improving behaviour and maintaining improvements once
made.
To act as a motivator, role model and advocate for young people.
To liaise with the SENCo and outside agencies as appropriate.
To support with the liaison with parents regarding behaviour incidents.
To offer support and assistance to the relevant senior leader.
To support with the supervision of students not in lessons
To visit students in internal suspension and coordinate regular breaks
Assist in the supervision of the internal exclusion facility as and when required.
Maintain a record of discussions with students, reporting to the relevant member of
staff.
To support students returning back to circulation.
Visit students in lesson as a proactive approach.
Report any safeguarding concerns as per school systems and policy.
Log behaviour incidents on SIMS in line with whole school practice.
Participate in training as relevant for the development of the facility and the continued improvement of behaviour within the school
Be a first aider – training provided