SEN Behaviour Mentor
Location: Croydon
Start Date: September 2026
Full-Time | Monday - Friday
Age Group: 9-16 years
Pay: £95 - £105 per day

Are you an experienced SEN Behaviour Mentor or someone with a strong background in supporting young people with challenging behaviour?

Academics are working with a specialist SEN school in Croydon, seeking a resilient, empathetic SEN Behaviour Mentor to support pupils aged 9-16 who require consistent, structured, and relationship-focused support.

This role is ideal for individuals who understand the complexities of behaviour linked to trauma, social disadvantage, and unmet needs - and who can build trust, set boundaries, and positively influence outcomes.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

* Behaviour mentoring or youth work
* Supporting pupils with SEMH / EBD needs
* Working with Looked After Children (LAC)
* Supporting young people at risk of exclusion, gang involvement, or exploitation
* Trauma-informed practice / ACEs
* Behaviour intervention and de-escalation strategies
* PRU, alternative provision, or specialist SEN settings
* Sports coaching or engagement-based mentoring

What we're looking for:

* Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
* Ability to build rapport with disengaged or hard-to-reach pupils
* Calm, consistent, and confident approach
* Proactive mindset with strong teamwork skills
* Someone who can act as a positive role model and mentor

Your role will include:

* Supporting pupils aged 9-16 with SEMH needs in and out of lessons
* Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
* Delivering targeted behaviour interventions and mentoring sessions
* Promoting engagement, routine, and emotional regulation
* Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives, helping them re-engage with education and develop positive futures.

Academics are urgently recruiting for this SEN Behaviour Mentor role in Croydon.
If you have the experience and resilience required, please apply with your updated CV to be considered for a trial day.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.