£93–£110 per day PAYE | Full-Time | Long-Term | Immediate Start
Are you confident managing challenging behaviour and building positive relationships with pupils?
Ortus Recruitment is looking for an experienced Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Acton, Ealing.
This role would suit someone with strong behaviour-management skills who can remain calm under pressure, set clear boundaries and build trust with pupils who need additional behavioural, social and emotional support.
If you have experience supporting children with challenging behaviour and can provide consistent, positive guidance in the classroom, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting primary-aged pupils who display challenging behaviour.
- Helping children manage their emotions and develop self-regulation skills.
- Building positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.
- Using de-escalation strategies to manage difficult situations calmly and safely.
- Providing 1:1 and small-group behavioural support where required.
- Encouraging positive choices, engagement and participation in lessons.
- Working closely with teachers and the SEN team to implement behaviour-support strategies.
- Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and appropriate social skills.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour is essential.
- Experience working as a Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant or within a similar role.
- Confident managing challenging situations and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Calm, assertive and consistent when responding to behaviour.
- Able to build trust with pupils while maintaining authority and clear expectations.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and de-escalation skills.
- Reliable, proactive and committed to supporting children’s development.
Experience in a primary school, SEN setting, PRU or alternative provision would be advantageous.
Role Details
Location: Acton, Ealing, West London
Pay: £93–£110 per day PAYE, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you have the experience, confidence and resilience to make a real difference to pupils’ behaviour and learning, apply today.
Contact Alaa at Ortus Recruitment for further information.
Email: alaa.aljaf@ortusrecruitment.com
Telephone: 020 8106 6666