Behaviour Mentor

Description:

Behaviour Mentor - Orpington | KS2 & KS3 | SEMH School

Location: Orpington, Kent
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent or Temporary opportunities
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Age Group: Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 3

Behaviour Mentor - Orpington - KS2 & KS3

Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker or Youth Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with SEMH, SEN and behavioural needs?

Simply Education are recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor in Orpington to join a specialist SEMH school supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 (KS2) and Key Stage 3 (KS3).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting challenging behaviour, emotional regulation, vulnerable children or young people at risk of exclusion.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor in Orpington, you will provide targeted behavioural, pastoral and emotional support to pupils who may find mainstream education challenging.

The successful candidate will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and build the confidence and resilience needed to make progress both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group behaviour support

Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

Supporting children with SEMH and behavioural needs

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Managing and de-escalating challenging situations

Acting as a calm, consistent and positive role model

Supporting pupils who have experienced or are at risk of school exclusion

Helping pupils re-engage with education and learning

Promoting positive behaviour, attendance and engagement

Developing pupils' confidence, resilience and independence

Supporting individual behaviour, learning and pastoral plans

Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals

About the School

The school is a specialist SEMH provision in Orpington, Kent, supporting pupils across KS2 and KS3 who may struggle to access mainstream education.

Pupils may have experienced school exclusion, challenging behaviour, emotional difficulties or significant barriers to learning. The school provides a structured and supportive environment where pupils can receive the individualised support they need to make positive progress.

The setting takes a relationship-based approach to behaviour, recognising the importance of trust, consistency and clear boundaries when supporting young people with complex needs.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will become an important part of the pupils' support network, helping them develop emotional regulation, resilience, self-esteem, independence and positive relationships.

Who We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience as a:

Behaviour Mentor

Learning Mentor

Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Pastoral Support Worker

Youth Worker

Youth Support Worker

Support Worker

Care Worker

Sports Coach

Residential Support Worker

Experience working with SEMH, SEN, challenging behaviour, school exclusions, alternative provision or vulnerable children and young people is highly desirable.

However, experience within a school is not essential. Candidates from youth work, care, sports, residential or support work backgrounds are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate patience, resilience, consistency and the ability to build strong relationships with young people.

Why Apply?

Excellent Behaviour Mentor job in Orpington

Work with KS2 and KS3 pupils

Specialist SEMH school

Support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs

Opportunity to work with pupils at risk of exclusion

Full-time permanent and temporary opportunities

1:1 and small-group support

Develop valuable education, SEN, behaviour and pastoral experience

Supportive and experienced school team

Make a genuine difference to children's and young people's lives

Apply Today

If you're looking for a Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Pastoral or Youth Worker job in Orpington and are passionate about supporting KS2 and KS3 pupils with SEMH, SEN and behavioural needs, apply today.

Simply Education are recruiting now for this Behaviour Mentor opportunity in Orpington, Kent, with positions available for ASAP and September 2026 starts