Behaviour Mentor

Location: Brent, North West London

Pay: £100-£120 per day PAYE

Contract: Full-time | Long-term

Start Date: October 2026

Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a secondary school in Brent to recruit an experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistant for September.

The school is looking for someone who can build positive relationships with young people, manage challenging behaviour calmly and provide consistent support both inside and outside the classroom.

About the Role

You will support pupils who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and the demands of mainstream education.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support

Helping pupils regulate their emotions and behaviour

Supporting classroom engagement

Building positive relationships with students

Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff

Supporting behaviour plans and individual strategies

Helping pupils develop confidence and independence

What We Are Looking For

You must have previous experience working in a school or education setting.

Experience working with pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, ADHD, autism or social and emotional needs would be particularly beneficial.

The successful candidate will be calm, consistent and confident when dealing with challenging situations. You should be able to establish boundaries while maintaining positive relationships with students.

Essential:

Previous school-based experience

Experience supporting young people

Strong behaviour management skills

Excellent communication

Resilience and consistency

Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced TA, Behaviour Mentor or Learning Mentor looking to secure a long-term position from September.

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment