Join a dedicated team making a real difference to children with additional needs in this rewarding 1:1 support role.
1:1 Behaviour Mentor – SEMH – Reception
West Drayton | £95–£110 per day | Full-Time | Temp-to-Permanent Opportunity
Are you a patient, caring and resilient Behaviour Mentor or SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and helping them overcome challenges?
Ortus Recruitment is working with a well-established mainstream primary school in West Drayton to recruit a dedicated 1:1 Behaviour Mentor to support a Reception-aged child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can become a positive, consistent and trusted adult in a young child’s school life.
About the Child
The child can experience periods of emotional dysregulation and may display challenging behaviour, including kicking or hitting, particularly when struggling to communicate or manage his emotions.
However, he can also be kind, affectionate and lovely to work with. He has a real love for Spider-Man and responds well to positive relationships, encouragement and adults who take the time to understand him.
The school is looking for someone who can provide patience, warmth, emotional coaching and consistent boundaries while helping him develop positive behaviours and build confidence in the classroom.
The school’s Assistant SENDCO has a clear support plan in place, providing guidance and strategies to help the successful candidate understand and support the child’s individual needs.
The Role – 1:1 Behaviour Mentor
As his dedicated 1:1 Behaviour Mentor, you will:
- Provide one-to-one support throughout the school day
- Build a strong, trusting and positive relationship with the child
- Support his SEMH, emotional regulation and behaviour
- Act as an emotional coach, helping him recognise and manage his feelings
- Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage appropriate responses
- Maintain clear, consistent and age-appropriate boundaries
- Help him engage positively with learning and classroom activities
- Support his social development and interactions with other children
- Follow the strategies and guidance provided by the Assistant SENDCO
- Work closely with teachers and the wider school team
- Provide a calm, reassuring and consistent presence throughout the day
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Patient, kind and nurturing
- Confident supporting children with SEMH and challenging behaviour
- Calm and composed when faced with difficult situations
- Able to establish firm but positive boundaries
- Emotionally intelligent and able to understand the reasons behind behaviour
- A naturally warm and approachable person who can become a trusted adult
- Resilient, consistent and reliable
- Passionate about supporting children to reach their potential
Previous experience supporting SEMH, behavioural needs, emotional regulation or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
A Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Education, Supporting Teaching and Learning or a related subject would be advantageous, although this is not essential if you have strong relevant experience.
About the School
This is a large, welcoming mainstream primary school in West Drayton, with five forms of entry and a strong support structure for children with additional needs.
Ortus Recruitment has worked closely with this school for over 7 years, giving us an established relationship and a strong understanding of the school’s expectations and working environment.
There is also on-site parking available.
For the right candidate, the school has a temp-to-perm arrangement in place, providing an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary placement.
Requirements
To work in this role, you must be able to provide:
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new Enhanced DBS
- Two satisfactory references
- Proof of your right to work in the UK
- Previous experience working with children is essential
- Experience supporting SEMH, SEN or challenging behaviour is highly desirable
Why Apply?
- 1:1 specialist SEMH support role
- Work closely with an experienced Assistant SENDCO
- Support a child during an important stage of their development
- Temp-to-permanent opportunity
- Established school relationship with Ortus Recruitment
- On-site parking
- Supportive mainstream primary school environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child’s education and wellbeing
If you are a caring, patient and resilient Behaviour Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker or experienced childcare professional looking for a rewarding 1:1 role in West Drayton, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become an important positive influence in a young child’s school journey.