Behaviour Mentor

Waltham Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay up to £130/day

Free CPD on behaviour, SEMH and Safegu

Potential pathway to permanent role

Job summary

Waltham Forest is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support across KS3 and KS4 in a mainstream secondary school. The role involves working with students inside and outside the classroom, building strong relationships, and applying effective de-escalation techniques.

The post starts September 2026 on a full-time basis, with a long-term temp-to-perm pathway and weekly pay. CPD in SEMH and safeguarding is provided, with opportunities across KS3 and KS4.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour within a school or youth setting is essential.
• Experience working with secondary-aged students across KS3 and KS4 is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH or pastoral needs.
• Calm, resilient and consistent approach when faced with challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support across KS3 and KS4.
• Support students inside the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students requiring additional support.
• Utilise behaviour management and de-escalation strategies effectively.
• Collaborate with Heads of Year, pastoral teams, SEN staff and teachers.
• Support emotional regulation and barriers to learning to improve engagement and attendance.

Skills

Behaviour support

De-escalation

Communication

Pastoral work

Tools

SEN knowledge

Job description

Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support across KS3 and KS4

Key Responsibilities

• Support students both inside the classroom and through targeted interventions
• Build positive and consistent relationships with students who require additional support
• Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Work alongside Heads of Year, pastoral teams, SEN staff and teachers
• Help students manage emotional regulation and barriers to learning
• Promote improved engagement, attendance and positive behaviour

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour within a school or youth setting is essential. Previous behaviour support experience - essential
• Experience working with secondary-aged students across KS3 and/or KS4
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation
• Experience supporting students with SEMH or additional pastoral needs
• A calm, resilient and consistent approach when faced with challenging situations
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Youth Worker, Pastoral Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant would be highly relevant

Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2026 Start

Up to £130 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm), Easily accessible from Hackney, Newham, Redbridge, Enfield and surrounding East and North London areas

Why Work with Long Term Futures

• Weekly pay of up to £130 per day
• Long-term opportunity within a mainstream secondary school
• Potential pathway into a permanent position
• Free CPD covering behaviour, SEMH and safeguarding
• Opportunity to develop experience across KS3 and KS4
• Progression opportunities into Pastoral, Inclusion and Behaviour Lead positions