Behaviour Mentor

Job Description:

Behaviour Mentor - Age 2-19
Leicester, LE12
£125 - £130 per day
Start date ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures are recruiting a confident, resilient and academically strong Behaviour Mentor to provide 1:1 and small group support within a specialist SEN school catering for pupils aged 2-19 years. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and present with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and associated behavioural challenges.

This is a long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity, ideal for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and keen to build a lasting career within education, pastoral care, educational psychology or therapy.

About the Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour and pastoral support
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement
• Work closely with pastoral leads, SEN staff and teaching teams
• Support pupils during lessons, interventions and unstructured times
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience and inclusion across the school
• Foster positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Implement tailored strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Hands-on, proactive and energetic approach
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies
• Proven experience supporting students with behavioural or pastoral needs
• Experience managing challenging behaviour within SEMH or SEN settings
• Patient, empathetic and committed to long-term impact

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term placements offering stability and clear progression routes
• Weekly pay via a streamlined digital system
• Free CPD, including SEND-focused training
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing guidance and support

Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.

Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Chloe directly to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

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.