Job Description

Behaviour Mentor - Alternative Provision

Location: Westminster
Pay: £95-£130 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term until July 2027

Make a Lasting Difference to Young People's Lives

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a well-established Alternative Provision in Westminster seeking an experienced Behaviour Mentor to support students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour.
This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships, promote positive behaviour and help students re-engage with education in a supportive environment.

About the School

This Alternative Provision supports young people who require additional behavioural, emotional and educational support. Staff are committed to creating a nurturing environment where students can develop resilience, confidence and the skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

School Highlights

  • Strong focus on restorative and relationship-based approaches
  • Dedicated pastoral and behaviour support teams
  • Small class sizes allowing for personalised support

Role Summary

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students, teachers and pastoral staff to promote positive behaviour and improve engagement with learning. No two days are the same, making this a varied and highly rewarding position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
  • Deliver one-to-one and small-group mentoring sessions
  • Implement restorative approaches to behaviour management
  • Support students to overcome barriers to learning
  • Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams
  • Promote engagement, attendance and positive outcomes
  • Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience in youth work, mentoring, behaviour support or a similar role
  • Strong behaviour management and communication skills
  • Calm and resilient approach under pressure
  • Ability to build rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds
  • Genuine passion for making a positive difference
  • Understanding of SEMH needs is desirable

Pay and Progression

Pay ranges from £95 to £130 per day depending on experience, qualifications and responsibilities within the role.
Candidates with substantial experience supporting students with SEMH needs, behaviour management expertise, youth work qualifications, Team Teach training or previous Alternative Provision experience may be considered for opportunities at the upper end of the pay scale of £130 per day.

Why Apply?

Role Benefits

  • Long-term position until July 2027
  • Excellent experience for careers in teaching, psychology or social work
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's futures

School Benefits

  • Supportive leadership and pastoral team
  • Relationship-centred approach to behaviour support
  • Opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

  • PAYE only, with no umbrella companies
  • Dedicated SEN and Alternative Provision consultant
  • Interview preparation, compliance and ongoing support

Free National College CPD Access

As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College, providing thousands of high-quality CPD courses and webinars.
Recommended courses for this role:
  • Understanding Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
  • Positive Behaviour Management Strategies
  • Safeguarding Children and Young People

Required Vetting

Successful applicants will complete standard vetting including:
  • A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to make a new application
  • Professional references
  • Verification of relevant qualifications and employment history
If you're a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Learning Mentor or graduate looking to build experience within education, psychology or social work, we'd love to hear from you.
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve.