Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor

Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor

Location

London Borough of Havering

Start date

Immediate / As soon as possible

Contract

Fixed Term to Permanent

Salary

£24k - £34k dependent of experience

About the Role

Enrichment Education is recruiting a dedicated, compassionate and resilient Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor to support students within a secondary school. The successful candidate will help young people overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviour and emotional regulation, and engage successfully with education. The role suits candidates with experience in behaviour support, pastoral care, learning mentoring or classroom support.

Key Responsibilities – Behaviour and Student Support

* Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support for students with behavioural, emotional or social needs.

* Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and effective coping strategies.

* Implement agreed behaviour plans and interventions, including support for students at risk of exclusion or disengagement.

* Use appropriate de-escalation and restorative approaches and support transitions throughout the school day.

Inclusion and Pastoral Support

* Promote an inclusive environment and support pupils with SEND and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

* Work collaboratively with the SENCO, pastoral and safeguarding teams, teachers and other professionals.

* Deliver structured interventions supporting confidence, resilience, attendance and engagement.

* Support students returning to mainstream lessons after absence, suspension or alternative provision.

Monitoring and Reporting

* Record interventions, incidents and progress accurately and confidentially.

* Provide feedback to relevant staff and contribute to reviews of individual support plans.

* Report safeguarding concerns promptly in line with school procedures.

Essential Requirements

* Experience supporting children or young people in an educational, pastoral, youth-work or related setting.

* Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and build positive professional relationships.

* Strong communication, teamwork, organisation and professional boundaries.

* Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusive education.

Desirable Experience

* Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Inclusion Mentor, Learning Mentor or Pastoral Support Officer.

* Secondary school or alternative provision experience.

* Knowledge of SEND, SEMH, ADHD, autism and trauma-informed approaches.

* Relevant training or qualification in education, psychology, youth work, counselling or behaviour support.

What We Offer

Competitive pay dependent on experience, opportunities within schools and specialist settings, dedicated consultant support, and potential access to longer-term or permanent positions.

Safeguarding

Enrichment Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including identity, right-to-work, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information where eligible