Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2026 Start
Up to £130 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)
Long Term Futures are recruiting an experienced and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a mainstream secondary school in Waltham Forest, supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Behaviour Mentor who understands the challenges that can prevent young people from fully engaging with education. You will work closely with students requiring additional behavioural and pastoral support, helping them remain in lessons, manage challenging situations and develop more positive approaches to school.
Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour within a school or youth setting is essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support across KS3 and KS4
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
Support successful reintegration into lessons following behavioural incidentsIdeal Candidate Will Have:
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 relevantLocation & Transport - Waltham Forest, East London
Excellent connections via Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line & Overground)
Accessible from Blackhorse Road (Victoria Line & Overground)
Central Line connections available via Leyton and Leytonstone
Strong local bus network throughout Waltham Forest
Easily accessible from Hackney, Newham, Redbridge, Enfield and surrounding East and North London areasWhy 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
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placementIf you're an experienced Behaviour Mentor looking for a long-term position within a Waltham Forest secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.
Behaviour Mentor | Behaviour Support | SEMH | Pastoral Support | Secondary School | KS3 | KS4 | Learning Mentor | Behaviour Management | Waltham Forest
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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Salary description
£108.00 - £130.00 per day