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Pastoral Mentor

Job details
Posting date: 15 January 2026
Salary: £110 to £125 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Location: Islington, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 200355

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Summary

Pastoral Mentor - SEMH Support - Secondary School - Islington
Full Time | Term Time Only | ASAP Start
Up to £125 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)

We are recruiting a compassionate and resilient Pastoral Mentor to support students in a secondary school in Islington, working with pupils who present Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs alongside a range of additional educational needs.

This role is ideal for someone with proven SEMH experience who is passionate about supporting young people's emotional wellbeing, engagement and personal development within a secondary school environment. You will work closely with pastoral leads, SEN teams and teaching staff to help students overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral and SEMH support across KS3 and KS4
- Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour and resilience
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils in a secondary setting
- Implement support strategies and contribute to individual support plans
- Work closely with SEN staff, pastoral teams and subject teachers
- Support students during lessons, interventions and unstructured times

Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Essential experience supporting students with SEMH needs
- Experience working in a secondary school setting (highly desirable)
- A calm, empathetic and consistent approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Background in SEN support, youth work, mentoring or pastoral roles (desirable)

Why Work with Long Term Futures
- Weekly pay - up to £125 per day
- Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity
- Free CPD including SEMH strategies, behaviour management and safeguarding
- No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
- Progression opportunities into Senior Pastoral, Behaviour Mentor or Inclusion roles
- Ongoing support from experienced secondary and SEND consultants

If you're experienced in SEMH support and want to make a real impact in a secondary school in Islington, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Pastoral Mentor, SEMH Support, SEN, Behaviour Support, Secondary School, KS3, KS4, Islington

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