Job Description

Behaviour Mentor - Haringey

Haringey, North London | Full-Time | September 2026 Start | £100-£115 per day | Term Time Only

Are you confident building positive relationships with young people and passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a forward-thinking secondary school in Haringey seeking an experienced Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral team from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, ideal for someone who enjoys supporting young people to achieve both academically and personally.

The school is committed to creating a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in helping students develop positive behaviours, improve attendance, increase engagement in lessons and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role

You will work with students across Key Stages 3 and 4 who require additional behavioural, emotional or pastoral support. Some pupils may have diagnosed additional needs such as ADHD, Autism or SEMH, while others simply require consistent mentoring and guidance to help them reach their potential.

Working closely with Heads of Year, the SENDCo, safeguarding team and classroom teachers, you will deliver targeted interventions, provide in-class support where required and encourage students to make positive choices throughout the school day.

Every day will be different, making this an incredibly rewarding position for someone who enjoys working with young people.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 mentoring and pastoral support

Build positive relationships with students who require additional guidance

Support behaviour management within lessons

Deliver restorative conversations following incidents

Encourage positive attendance and punctuality

Help students regulate emotions and develop coping strategies

Liaise with teaching staff and pastoral leaders regarding student progress

Promote a positive learning culture throughout the school

About You

The ideal candidate will be resilient, approachable and passionate about supporting young people.

Previous experience may include:

Behaviour Mentor

Youth Worker

Support Worker

Sports Coach

Teaching Assistant

Learning Mentor

Residential Support WorkerYou will also have:

Excellent communication skills

Strong behaviour management techniques

A calm and patient approach

Confidence working with teenagers

An Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

About the School

This inclusive Haringey secondary school has a strong reputation for student wellbeing and pastoral care. Staff work collaboratively to ensure students receive the support they need both academically and emotionally.

The school offers excellent professional development opportunities and has supportive leadership committed to staff wellbeing.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of London's leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in placing exceptional education professionals into schools across the capital.

By registering with Tradewind, you'll receive:

Competitive PAYE weekly pay

Free access to more than 2,500 CPD courses through The National College

A dedicated Secondary Support consultant

CV and interview guidance

Access to long-term and permanent vacancies

Honest career advice and ongoing support

Referral bonuses for recommending friends

A straightforward registration processIf you're looking for a rewarding Behaviour Mentor role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for September