Behaviour Mentor
Location: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London
Nearest Station: Putney Bridge Station

Contract: 23rd Feb 2026 - July 2026
Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Setting: Specialist Primary SEMH Provision
Age Range: EYFS - Year 4
Class Sizes: 5-8 pupils

About the Opportunity

Tradewind are working with a specialist primary SEMH provision in Hammersmith & Fulham is looking to appoint a dedicated and empathetic Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant from January 2026.

This role involves supporting pupils in EYFS through to Year 4 who experience social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. You will play a key role in helping children regulate their emotions, build positive behaviours, and engage successfully with a mainstream-style curriculum.

With small class groups of just 5-8 pupils, you will be able to provide meaningful, individualised support in a structured and nurturing environment.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to experienced Behaviour Support TAs, Youth Workers, or professionals with strong behaviour management skills seeking to move into a school-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs across EYFS-Year 4

Helping children develop emotional regulation and self-management skills

Implementing clear and consistent behaviour strategies and routines

Supporting pupils during periods of dysregulation using calm, trauma-informed practice

Delivering 1:1 and small group behavioural and academic support

Following behaviour support plans and risk assessments

Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams

Encouraging positive behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion

Maintaining high safeguarding and child protection standards

The school are seeking someone who is calm, patient, resilient, and genuinely committed to supporting children's emotional and social development. You will be confident managing challenging behaviour and understand that behaviour is often a form of communication.

This role would particularly suit candidates with experience as:

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Youth Worker

Residential or Care Support Worker

Sports Coach with strong behaviour management experience

Essential Criteria

Proven experience supporting children with behavioural needs

Background in SEMH, SEN, PRU, alternative provision, or similar settings

Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Understanding of trauma-informed and restorative approaches

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Right to work in the UK

Apply Now

To express your interest, please email your CV to or call (phone number removed) (option 4)