SEN Behaviour Mentor

Job Title: SEN Behaviour Mentor (Positive Handling & De-escalation)
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
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 Aaron will be in contact.