SEN Behaviour Mentor

Job Title: SEN Behaviour Mentor (Positive Handling & De-escalation)
Location: Lewisham
Job Type: Full-Time, Long Term

Remedy is recruiting a dedicated SEN Behaviour Mentor to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a secondary school in East London. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for an experienced Behaviour Mentor who is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
, including emotional regulation, autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs
.

As an SEN Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who require targeted behavioural and emotional support to access learning safely. You will use positive behaviour strategies, de-escalation techniques, and, where necessary, approved restraint/positive handling methods in line with school policies and training.

You will collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and parents to ensure students are supported consistently and effectively.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEN and challenging behaviour
• Implement positive behaviour support plans and risk assessments
• Use de-escalation strategies to manage distressed or dysregulated behaviour
• Apply approved restraint/positive handling techniques when required, following training and safeguarding procedures
• Support students in developing emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Work closely with teachers to support engagement, attendance, and progress
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals where appropriate
• Record and report behaviour incidents accurately and professionally
• Contribute to whole-school behaviour and safeguarding strategies

• Experience working with SEN students
  , particularly those with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or challenging behaviour
• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, SEN TA, or similar role
• Training in positive handling / restraint (Team Teach, MAPA, or similar)
  - preferred
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Calm, patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent approach
• Ability to build trusting, professional relationships with young people

If you are a passionate SEN Behaviour Mentor with experience in behaviour support and positive handling,
apply today and Carly will be in contact
.