Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School

Location: Hackney, East London
Pay: -108.68 - -115 per day
Contract Type: Full-time | Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Commutable from: Islington, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Haringey, Waltham Forest, Camden, and Central London.

Long Term Futures is recruiting a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Hackney. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone with experience supporting young people with behavioural, emotional, or additional learning needs who is committed to helping students overcome barriers to education.

Working closely with pastoral leaders, SEN staff, and classroom teachers, you will provide targeted support to students who require guidance with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement. You will play a key role in creating a positive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Build positive, consistent relationships that encourage trust and engagement.
• Support students in accessing learning and remaining focused during lessons.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches in line with school policies.
• Assist with individual behaviour plans and targeted intervention programmes.
• Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, SEN staff, and external professionals.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to relevant staff.
• Help maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Act as a positive role model both inside and outside the classroom.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker, Sports Coach, or similar role.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or additional needs is highly desirable.
• Confident managing behaviour using a calm, consistent, and restorative approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider pastoral and educational team.
• Must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

What Long Term Futures Offers

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Access to CPD and safeguarding training opportunities.
• A quick and straightforward registration process.
• A wide range of opportunities across London schools.

Ready to Apply? Our Simple Process

If you are interested in this Behaviour Mentor role, please submit your CV by clicking Apply Now. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial screening before completing compliance and safeguarding checks and attending a trial day or interview.

By applying for this role, you consent to Long Term Futures storing your personal data and CV for recruitment purposes. Your information will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, except where necessary to secure employment.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.