Behaviour Mentor

About the role:

Horizon Teachers are looking for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to support pupils in a specialist provision / PRU / mainstream school setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who face significant challenges due to SEMH needs, past trauma, or difficulties that have led to exclusion from mainstream education.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils displaying challenging behaviour.
• Build strong, positive relationships and act as a consistent role model.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence.
• Assist in implementing individual behaviour plans and de-escalation strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and external agencies.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, ideally in a school, PRU, or youth work setting.
• Strong behaviour management and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Team Teach or similar behaviour training (desirable but not essential).
• High levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, and patience.
• A belief in second chances and a non-judgmental, inclusive mindset.

Why Horizon Teachers?

• Competitive pay: £550 per week, depending on experience.
• Continued Professional Development (CPD) access to ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Trusted Agency over 16 years' experience placing dedicated SEN professionals in rewarding roles.

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Equal Opportunities

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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