LOCATION: Merton
JOB TYPE: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm)
SALARY: £93.00 – £105.00 per day
START DATE: September 2026

A Little About Us!

At Ortus Recruitment, we are passionate about connecting dedicated individuals with rewarding opportunities in primary education.

We:

• Offer opportunities to work within welcoming primary schools, supporting children from all backgrounds.
• Are an REC Corporate Member, committed to providing every candidate with the best opportunity for success through excellent recruitment and communication.
• Work closely with supportive schools that foster positive and inclusive environments.
• Encourage professional growth and career development.
• Provide safeguarding training to support your professional journey.
• Maintain regular and transparent communication throughout your placement.

Ortus Recruitment is currently seeking a Behaviour Support Mentor to join a friendly primary school in Merton. This rewarding role involves supporting the Head Teacher and classroom staff while helping pupils reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting children and making a positive impact within an educational setting.

Applicants must be open to supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in both mainstream and specialist primary school settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher with planning and delivering daily classroom activities.
• Provide 1:1 support and work with small groups to promote learning and development.
• Assist pupils with learning difficulties and those displaying challenging behaviour.
• Prepare classroom resources before lessons and help maintain a tidy learning environment.
• Carry out administrative duties including photocopying, filing, displaying pupils’ work, and recording and reporting key information to teachers and parents.
• Build positive relationships with parents to promote effective communication and a supportive school community.
• Help ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all pupils by maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with children, teachers and parents.
• Manage a variety of responsibilities while remaining attentive to the needs of both pupils and teaching staff.
• Act as a positive Behaviour Support Mentor by providing one-to-one guidance and leading small group activities that encourage teamwork, confidence and positive social interaction.

Requirements

• A genuine commitment to supporting children’s emotional, social and mental wellbeing.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• A patient, caring and dedicated approach to supporting children’s individual needs.

Please Note: We welcome applications from candidates who hold degrees in any subject, as well as those with relevant qualifications or experience working with children.

If you’re looking to join a school that values education, inclusion and helping every child succeed, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

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LOCATION: Merton
JOB TYPE: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm)
SALARY: £93.00 – £105.00 per day
START DATE: September 2026

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