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Full Time | Term Time Only | October 2025 Start
Up to 125 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)
Long Term Futures are working with a large, well-regarded secondary school in Newham to appoint a dedicated and confident Behaviour Mentor to join the pastoral support team from September 2025.
The school has a strong, supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and a proactive approach to student wellbeing. You'll be working across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting students with a range of behavioural needs-some of whom require consistent structure, 1:1 support, and emotional regulation strategies.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in youth mentoring, pastoral support, or SEMH provision, looking to make a meaningful impact in a structured school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behaviour or SEMH needs
* Monitor behaviour patterns and implement early interventions
* Support students throughout the school day - in class, at social times, and during transitions
* Work alongside Heads of Year and Safeguarding leads to deliver personalised behaviour plans
* Help reintegrate students following incidents, exclusions, or pastoral interventions
* Build trusted relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Experience supporting young people with behavioural needs or SEMH challenges
* A calm, confident and consistent approach to behaviour management
* Background in schools, PRUs, youth work or pastoral care is desirable
* Excellent communication and de-escalation skills
* Ability to work well within a team and under the guidance of SLT and Heads of Year
Location and Transport - Newham, East London
* Accessible via Stratford, Plaistow, Upton Park and Forest Gate stations
* Bus routes: 25, 86, 104, 241, 473
* On-site parking available
Why Work with Long Term Futures
* Weekly pay - up to 125 per day
* Free CPD including de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and SEMH support
* Long-term and temp to perm placements only - no day-to-day supply
* Clear progression into behaviour lead, attendance, or safeguarding roles
* Dedicated support from behaviour and pastoral consultants
If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a school committed to inclusive practice and student development, apply today with Long Term Futures.
Behaviour Mentor, SEMH, pastoral support, youth worker, Newham, secondary school
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