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Behaviour Mentor

Job details
Posting date: 04 February 2026
Salary: £115 to £125 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 March 2026
Location: Newham, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 202128

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Summary

Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School - Newham
Full Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start
Up to £125 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)

We are recruiting an experienced and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a secondary school in Newham, supporting students with a range of behavioural and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity for someone confident supporting young people both in and out of the classroom, using de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour approaches to help students re-engage with learning.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour and SEMH support across KS3 and KS4
- Support students in lessons, intervention spaces and during unstructured times
- Use de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviour safely and effectively
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students
- Work closely with pastoral teams, SEN staff and teaching staff
- Support implementation of behaviour and support plans

Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience supporting students with behaviour and SEMH needs
- Understanding and practical experience of de-escalation techniques
- Confidence working in a secondary school setting
- A calm, consistent and resilient approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Background in SEN, 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 de-escalation, behaviour management and safeguarding
- No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
- Progression opportunities into Senior Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Lead or Inclusion roles
- Dedicated consultant support from secondary and SEND specialists

If you're experienced in behaviour and SEMH support and available to start immediately in a Newham secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Support, Pastoral Support, Secondary School, Newham

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