1:1 Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School

Senploy; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced Behaviour Mentor to join a Hackney secondary school. This full-time role focuses on providing targeted 1:1 mentoring and pastoral support to pupils with behavioural, emotional and social challenges.

You will build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation, collaborate with teachers and leaders, and help pupils engage with school. An Enhanced DBS check is required or willingness to obtain one; the position offers long-term prospects with

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Behaviour Mentor or in a relevant school-based behaviour support role.
• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with behavioural, emotional or pastoral needs.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised 1:1 mentoring to pupils who require additional behavioural and pastoral support.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students, encouraging trust, communication and mutual respect.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation strategies, resilience and positive approaches to challenging situations.
• Help students identify behavioural triggers and develop practical strategies for managing their responses.
• Encourage improved attendance, engagement and participation in school life through consistent mentoring.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and school leaders to implement agreed behaviour support strategies.
• Support pupils during challenging moments, using calm communication and appropriate de‑escalation techniques.
• Monitor and communicate pupil progress, highlighting improvements, ongoing concerns and areas requiring further support.
• Promote positive relationships between pupils and their peers, encouraging respectful communication and conflict resolution.
• Maintain professional boundaries, follow school safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced Behaviour Mentor to join a Hackney secondary school. This full-time role focuses on providing targeted 1:1 mentoring and pastoral support to pupils with behavioural, emotional and social challenges.

You will build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation, collaborate with teachers and leaders, and help pupils engage with school. An Enhanced DBS check is required or willingness to obtain one; the position offers long-term prospects with