Behaviour Mentor – Barnet

Behaviour Mentor

Milk Education are working in partnership with a large and inclusive secondary school in Barnet to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral support team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentor who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both academically and personally.

The successful Behaviour Mentor will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing targeted support to those who require additional guidance with behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance and helping students develop the confidence and skills needed to thrive in school.

The Role:

• Working as a Behaviour Mentor to support students with behavioural, social and emotional needs
• Delivering 1:1 mentoring sessions and small-group interventions
• Supporting students to develop positive behaviour strategies and self-regulation skills
• Working closely with pastoral leaders, Heads of Year and teaching staff
• Encouraging engagement in learning and improving attendance
• Building positive and professional relationships with students and families
• Supporting students during transitions, breaktimes and throughout the school day
• Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records of interventions

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant or Support Worker
• Experience working with secondary-aged students
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes

The successful Behaviour Mentor will join a school that places student wellbeing, inclusion and achievement at the heart of its ethos. This Behaviour Mentor role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience within a supportive secondary school environment.

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• Relevant experience working with children or young people

This Behaviour Mentor position would be ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, youth work or social work, as well as experienced support staff seeking a rewarding long-term opportunity within education.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration & fast-track compliance
• Flexible working opportunities
• 5-Star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Access to FREE Perks Portal with hundreds of discounts
• Over 1,000 FREE CPD courses through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub
• School Preparation Pack before interviews and trials
• Dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK's most eco-friendly education recruitment agencies

If you are a passionate Behaviour Mentor looking for your next opportunity in Barnet, apply today with Milk Education and take the next step in your career as a Behaviour Mentor.

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines