Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School - Hackney, East London
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
Weekly pay with competitive daily rates
Access to free CPD in behaviour and inclusion
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Focus on long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
Career progression pathways into pastoral, SEN and safeguarding rolesLong Term Futures is working in partnership with a forward-thinking secondary school in Hackney to appoint a confident and proactive Behaviour Mentor. This role is ideal for someone who is experienced in supporting KS3 and KS4 students with a focus on behaviour management, emotional regulation and pastoral support.
You'll work closely with the school's pastoral team and Heads of Year, supporting students who are struggling to engage with education due to behavioural or SEMH-related challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students identified as needing behaviour or emotional support
Support students both in and out of lessons, helping them stay focused, manage emotions, and meet behaviour expectations
Liaise with Heads of Year, SENCo, and external professionals to track progress and provide targeted support
Assist with intervention programmes focused on confidence, self-esteem, emotional regulation and engagement
Contribute to pastoral reports, behaviour plans, and parental updates
Help maintain a calm, respectful learning environment and act as a consistent role model
Ideal Candidate:
Experience supporting students in a secondary school setting is essential
Strong background in behaviour support, youth work or SEMH mentoring
Calm, confident, and consistent with excellent interpersonal skills
Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning
Experience working with challenging behaviour and knowledge of de-escalation strategies
Location & Transport Links:
Based in Hackney (East London)
Well-connected via public transport:
Hackney Central, Dalston Kingsland, Homerton and London Fields (Overground)
Bus links including 55, 38, 106, 253, 254 and more
Easily accessible from Islington, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and surrounding areasIf you're ready to make a difference as part of a strong behaviour and pastoral support team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with Long Term Futures, or contact our team to learn more.
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