Behaviour/Youth Mentor

Location: Borough of Ealing

Working Hours: 08:30 am - 16:00 pm.

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Until July 2026, with potential for a permanent role by February 2026.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges?

Do you thrive in a hands-on, rewarding role where you can inspire, guide, and empower students to reach their potential?

We’re looking for dedicated Behaviour Mentors / Youth Mentors to join a specialist SEMH school in the Borough of Ealing, supporting students aged 5–24 with:

• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Learning Difficulties
• Challenging behaviours

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in helping students break down barriers to learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to create a safe, positive, and supportive school environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Behaviour Support: Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to help students regulate emotions and develop positive behaviours.
• De-escalation & Crisis Management: Use proven strategies to safely manage challenging situations and maintain a calm learning environment.
• Role Modelling: Inspire students through your own conduct, promoting respect, resilience, and self-belief.
• Collaboration: Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement and review behaviour support plans.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor and record student behaviour, sharing progress with colleagues and parents/carers.
• Building Relationships: Establish trust with students to encourage engagement, motivation, and personal growth.
• Life Skills Development: Support students in developing social skills, independence, and emotional awareness.

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including education, youth work, sports coaching, and community mentoring.

Essential Qualities:

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, Autism, ADHD, or behavioural challenges
• Strong behaviour management skills with a calm, confident approach
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships
• Resilience and adaptability to meet the changing needs of students
• Excellent communication skills with both young people and adults
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a SEMH school or alternative provision
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice or restorative approaches
• Youth mentoring, sports coaching, or outreach work background

If you’re ready to make a real impact in the lives of young people, apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

• All applicants require a valid Enhanced DBS check (full assistance provided)
• If you do not hear from us within 2 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion – but we will keep your CV on file for future opportunities

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