Details:
- Salary: £93 - 115 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wandsworth Greater London
- Date: 4 hours ago
Description:
Behaviour Mentor | Balham | £93 – £115 PAYE | Full Time | Immediate Start
Are you someone who can inspire, encourage and positively influence young people?
Ortus Recruitment is looking for confident, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentors to support pupils within mainstream primary schools in Balham, Wandsworth.
We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience working with children who may struggle with emotional regulation, concentration, social interaction or maintaining positive behaviour in the classroom.
This is an opportunity for someone who understands the importance of building trust, setting positive boundaries and helping children recognise their potential.
Whether your background is in education, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, psychology or childcare, we would be interested in speaking with you.
Your Responsibilities
* Provide one-to-one support for pupils requiring additional behavioural guidance.
* Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
* Support children in managing challenging situations appropriately.
* Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and social skills.
* Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour strategies.
* Support classroom engagement and participation.
* Promote a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience supporting children or young people.
* Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
* Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience.
* Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Can establish appropriate boundaries while remaining approachable.
* Is passionate about helping children succeed.
* Is available for an immediate school trial.
Experience in behaviour mentoring, SEMH support, youth work, sports coaching or classroom assistance would be advantageous.
Benefits
* Earn £93–£115 per day PAYE.
* Access opportunities in mainstream primary schools.
* Opportunities for ongoing and long-term work.
* Dedicated support from our education recruitment team.
* Develop valuable experience in behaviour and pastoral support.
* Make a genuine difference to children’s educational experiences.
Safeguarding Requirements
Successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, in accordance with school safeguarding procedures.
Interested?
If you are passionate about supporting children, have the confidence to manage challenging situations and want a rewarding opportunity in education, we want to hear from you.
Please only apply if you are available to attend an immediate school trial and can start at short notice.
Apply now with your full CV.
Behaviour Mentor | Balham | £93 – £115 PAYE | Full Time | Immediate Start