SEN Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School - Islington
Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2026 Start
Up to £125 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)

Long Term Futures are recruiting a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a secondary school in Islington, supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience supporting young people with behavioural, pastoral or SEMH needs. You will work closely with teaching staff, Heads of Year and pastoral teams to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve engagement and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

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


• Support students with behavioural, pastoral and SEMH needs


• Implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies


• Work closely with Heads of Year, SEN staff and teaching teams


• Support students both in lessons and during intervention sessions


• Promote positive behaviour, attendance and engagement with learning

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting students with behavioural or SEMH needs


• Confidence working within a secondary school environment


• A calm, resilient and consistent approach


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills


• Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies


• Background in mentoring, youth work, SEN or pastoral support (desirable)

Location & Transport - Islington, North London

• Accessible via Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line & Overground)


• Close to Angel (Northern Line) and Caledonian Road (Piccadilly Line)


• Excellent bus routes including:


• Strong transport links into Central and North London

Why Work with Long Term Futures

• Weekly pay - up to £125 per day


• Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity


• Free CPD including behaviour management, SEMH support and safeguarding


• No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only


• Progression opportunities into Pastoral Lead, Behaviour Lead or Inclusion roles


• Dedicated consultant support from secondary and SEND specialists

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to make a meaningful impact in an Islington secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Support, Pastoral Support, Secondary School, KS3, KS4, Islington

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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.

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