Job Description:

SEMH Behaviour Mentor – Sports & Pastoral Support

Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £22,155.05–£26,708.53 per annum
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | Term-Time Only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm

About the Role

New Chapter Tuition is recruiting a passionate and resilient SEMH Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist education setting in Southwark, supporting young people with SEMH and SEND.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in sports coaching, youth work, behaviour mentoring or pastoral support who is passionate about making a positive difference to young people's lives.

The role combines pastoral support, behaviour mentoring and physical activity to help young people develop confidence, emotional regulation, positive relationships and engagement with education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral and behavioural support to young people with SEMH and SEND needs.

• Use sports, physical activity and practical activities to promote engagement, teamwork and positive behaviour.

• Build trusting, professional relationships with students who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education.

• Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and social skills.

• Implement individual behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies.

• Support students during lessons, transitions, breaktimes and other activities.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals.

• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations, maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

• Promote safeguarding, student wellbeing and positive outcomes.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work, behaviour mentoring, pastoral support or a similar role.

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.

• Is confident using sports and physical activity to engage and motivate young people.

• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and strong communication skills.

• Can establish clear professional boundaries while building positive relationships.

• Is confident managing challenging behaviour using a calm, consistent and trauma-informed approach.

• Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

Experience working within an alternative provision, specialist school, PRU or similar setting would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £22,155.05–£26,708.53 per annum.

• Permanent, full-time, term-time-only contract.

• Supportive and collaborative specialist education environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A rewarding role supporting young people with additional needs.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' education, wellbeing and future opportunities.

Apply Today

Are you a Behaviour Mentor, Sports Coach, Pastoral Assistant, SEMH Teaching Assistant or Youth Worker looking for your next opportunity?

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and believe in the power of positive relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through New Chapter Tuition to discuss the opportunity further.

Safeguarding

New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant safer recruitment checks.