Location: Bromley Common, South East London
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent or Temporary opportunities
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Age Group: Secondary
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Behaviour Mentor - Bromley Common - Secondary SEMH
Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker or Youth Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH, behavioural and emotional needs?
Simply Education are recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor in Bromley Common to join a specialist SEMH school supporting young people who may have experienced exclusion from mainstream education or who are at risk of exclusion.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about behaviour support, pastoral care, safeguarding and helping vulnerable young people re-engage with education.
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with secondary-aged pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, emotional regulation difficulties and barriers to learning.
You will build positive relationships with pupils, provide consistent boundaries and act as a trusted adult and positive role model.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group behaviour and pastoral support
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting pupils with SEMH and emotional regulation
Managing challenging behaviour using appropriate de-escalation strategies
Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem
Supporting young people who have experienced or are at risk of exclusion
Encouraging pupils to re-engage with education and learning
Establishing clear, consistent and positive boundaries
Supporting individual behaviour plans and pupil targets
Promoting positive attitudes towards education
Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals
Maintaining a calm, consistent and supportive approach
About the School
The school is a specialist SEMH setting in Bromley Common providing education for secondary-aged pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional and pastoral support.
The school offers a structured environment with clear expectations and a strong focus on relationships, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and educational progress.
Many pupils may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education, including exclusion or persistent barriers to learning. The school aims to provide a fresh start and help pupils develop the skills and confidence needed to make positive progress.
Who Are We Looking For?
We would welcome applications from candidates with experience as a:
Behaviour Mentor
Learning Mentor
Pastoral Support Worker
Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Youth Worker
Support Worker
Care Worker
Sports Coach
Residential Support Worker
Previous experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, vulnerable young people, alternative provision or school exclusions would be advantageous.
However, experience within a school is not essential. We are also interested in candidates from youth work, care, sports, residential or other relevant backgrounds who have the resilience, confidence and interpersonal skills to support young people with challenging behaviour.
Why Apply?
Excellent Behaviour Mentor job in Bromley Common
Work with secondary-aged pupils
Specialist SEMH school
Support young people at risk of exclusion
Full-time permanent and temporary opportunities
1:1 and small-group intervention
Develop valuable experience in education, behaviour and pastoral support
Supportive and experienced school team
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
Apply Today
If you are looking for a Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Pastoral or Youth Worker role in Bromley Common and are passionate about supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with Simply Education to discuss this Behaviour Mentor opportunity and find out more about the role.
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Salary description
£100.00 - £125.00 per day