SEMH Behaviour Mentor – Hackney

Senovo; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Senovo Resourcing Ltd in Hackney is seeking a SEMH Behaviour Mentor to support students in a specialist SEN setting. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils engage with learning and develop communication and independence.

Following EHCPs and school plans, you will adapt resources, promote positive behaviour and safeguarding, and collaborate with teaching and therapy staff to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education or related settings is desirable.
• Patience, reliability and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• QTS is not required for this support role.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one, small-group and classroom support.
• Follow EHCPs, learning plans and strategies set by staff.
• Adapt resources and communication for pupil participation.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and wellbeing.

Skills

SEMH support

Emotional regulation

Restorative practice

Safeguarding

Job description

Hackney, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/11/2026

SEMH Behaviour Mentor – HackneyLocation: HackneyContract: TemporaryPay: £105–£140 per day PAYEThe opportunitySenovo is recruiting a SEMH Behaviour Mentor for a specialist SEN education setting in Hackney. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team helping children and young people engage with learning, strengthen communication and independence, and make meaningful progress.What you will doProvide consistent one-to-one, small-group and classroom support. Follow EHCPs, learning plans and strategies agreed by teaching and therapy staff. Adapt resources and communication so pupils can participate successfully. Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, independence and wellbeing. Share clear observations with the wider team and uphold excellent safeguarding practice.What you will bringRelevant experience supporting children or young people in education, SEN, care, youth or community settings is desirable. You will be patient, reliable and confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team. QTS is not required for this support role.Useful experience includes SEMH support, positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, restorative practice, safeguarding.Why work with SenovoYou will receive PAYE pay, clear assignment information and specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team. We provide straightforward communication throughout registration and placement and match opportunities to your experience, availability and travel area. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo's safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check. Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.