Behaviour Mentor - Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Specialist
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £114.55 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 January 2026 |
| Location: | Finchley, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 197807 |
Summary
Start Date: January 2026
Location: North London
Contract: Full time, full academic year
Pay: £95 -£114.55 per day (dependent on experience and PAYE or Umbrella choice)
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Specialist to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those with PRU or alternative provision backgrounds, within a specialist school setting in North London.
The school is set in a beautiful, well-maintained environment designed to feel calm, safe, and nurturing for both pupils and staff. With thoughtfully designed learning spaces, outdoor areas, and a strong focus on wellbeing, it offers a genuinely positive place to work. Staff are well supported, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally.
This full-time role involves providing consistent 1:1 and small group support to pupils who may present with challenging behaviour or emotional regulation difficulties, working closely with an experienced pastoral and SEN team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group SEMH support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
- Implement behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and individual strategies
- Use de-escalation, trauma-informed, and restorative approaches consistently
- Support emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour throughout the school day
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists to deliver targeted interventions
- Adapt activities and strategies to meet individual emotional and developmental needs
- Monitor behaviour and progress, contributing to reviews and planning meetings
- Build trusting, positive relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and independence
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and/or PRU or alternative provision experience
- Calm, patient, and confident in managing behaviour that challenges
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour strategies
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners to achieve positive outcomes
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why This Role?
- Work in a beautiful, welcoming school environment with excellent facilities
- Join a supportive, experienced team that values staff wellbeing and collaboration
- Access long-term and permanent opportunities, not just short-term placements
- Clear pathways for career progression within behaviour support, SEN, and pastoral roles
- Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
- Free CPD and specialist training (SEMH, behaviour management, de-escalation)
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Location: North London
Contract: Full time, full academic year
Pay: £95 -£114.55 per day (dependent on experience and PAYE or Umbrella choice)
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Specialist to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those with PRU or alternative provision backgrounds, within a specialist school setting in North London.
The school is set in a beautiful, well-maintained environment designed to feel calm, safe, and nurturing for both pupils and staff. With thoughtfully designed learning spaces, outdoor areas, and a strong focus on wellbeing, it offers a genuinely positive place to work. Staff are well supported, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally.
This full-time role involves providing consistent 1:1 and small group support to pupils who may present with challenging behaviour or emotional regulation difficulties, working closely with an experienced pastoral and SEN team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group SEMH support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
- Implement behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and individual strategies
- Use de-escalation, trauma-informed, and restorative approaches consistently
- Support emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour throughout the school day
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists to deliver targeted interventions
- Adapt activities and strategies to meet individual emotional and developmental needs
- Monitor behaviour and progress, contributing to reviews and planning meetings
- Build trusting, positive relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and independence
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and/or PRU or alternative provision experience
- Calm, patient, and confident in managing behaviour that challenges
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour strategies
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners to achieve positive outcomes
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why This Role?
- Work in a beautiful, welcoming school environment with excellent facilities
- Join a supportive, experienced team that values staff wellbeing and collaboration
- Access long-term and permanent opportunities, not just short-term placements
- Clear pathways for career progression within behaviour support, SEN, and pastoral roles
- Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
- Free CPD and specialist training (SEMH, behaviour management, de-escalation)
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement