About the Role:
A welcoming, inclusive primary school in the London Borough of Ealing is seeking a confident, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral team with an immediate start. This role is ideally suited to an individual with a strong background in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and managing challenging behaviours in a school setting.

You will work closely with the school's SENCO, pastoral lead and class teachers to support identified pupils across the school, both in-class and through targeted interventions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional resilience and engagement with learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils displaying challenging behaviour or SEMH needs

Deliver targeted intervention programmes to develop pupils' social, emotional and behavioural skills

De-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely, using positive behaviour management strategies

Work in partnership with teachers, parents and external agencies to support individual pupils' development plans

Maintain accurate records and contribute to behaviour support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding protocols

Essential Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience working with children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour in a school or alternative provision

Strong understanding of positive behaviour management techniques and de-escalation strategies

Experience delivering targeted behaviour, anger management or social skills interventions

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting, professional relationships

A calm, empathetic and consistent approach to behaviour support

Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to complete prior to starting)

Team Teach, MAPA or other relevant behaviour intervention training (desirable but not essential)

A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting positive outcomes for all children.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07