Behaviour Mentor

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Behaviour Mentor

Consultant

London

Consultant

London

Jack Grice

Empowering SEN Professionals with Long-Term, Impactful Careers

Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School, Haringey

Location: Haringey, North London
Pay: £108.68–£115 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary to permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Commutable from: Tottenham, Wood Green, Hornsey, Finsbury Park, Stoke Newington, Edmonton and Islington

Long Term Futures are recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a secondary school in Haringey, North London. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone with previous behaviour mentoring or relevant school experience who is confident supporting young people with behavioural challenges, emotional regulation and positive engagement in education.

Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff, you will provide targeted 1:1 mentoring, small-group interventions and classroom behaviour support. The role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils, encourage positive choices and help create an environment where young people feel supported to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 behaviour mentoring to pupils who require additional guidance with their conduct, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Deliver small-group interventions focused on developing social skills, positive behaviour and constructive relationships.
• Support teachers with classroom behaviour management, helping pupils remain focused and engaged in learning.
• Work alongside pastoral staff to identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate support strategies.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, encouraging trust, accountability and confidence.
• Help pupils recognise behavioural triggers and develop practical strategies for managing challenging situations.
• Monitor pupil engagement and behaviour, sharing relevant observations with teaching and pastoral colleagues.
• Reinforce school behaviour policies through consistent expectations, positive encouragement and appropriate boundaries.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and follow safeguarding procedures, reporting concerns through the school’s established channels.

 

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in behaviour mentoring, pastoral support or a relevant school-based role.
• Confidence supporting secondary-aged pupils with behavioural, social or emotional challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and other school professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional boundaries and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Availability to work full-time in a long-term placement.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.

Experience delivering behaviour interventions, supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN), or working within a secondary school pastoral team would be particularly beneficial. Candidates with relevant experience in youth work or similar educational support settings are also encouraged to demonstrate how their skills meet the requirements of the role.

What Long Term Futures Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £108.68–£115.
• A full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to transition into permanent employment.
• Ongoing communication and support throughout the recruitment process.
• The opportunity to develop further experience in secondary school behaviour and pastoral support.

Ready to Apply? Our Simple Process

If you are an experienced Behaviour Mentor looking for your next opportunity in Haringey, we would like to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and submit your CV to Long Term Futures.

Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss their experience, suitability and availability. The next stages involve registration and compliance checks, followed by a school interview or trial day where applicable.

By applying, you agree to Long Term Futures processing your CV and personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with its privacy policy.

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

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