Pastoral Mentor – Mainstream Primary School – Hackney, East London
Start Date: September 2026 until July 2027
Pay Rate: £120 per day upwards (PAYE)
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Are you a compassionate, resilient individual with experience supporting children or young adults with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Special Educational Needs (SEN), or challenging behaviour? We are currently recruiting for a Pastoral Mentor to join a specialist SEMH setting in the Hackney area this September.
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering long-term stability for the right candidate. The school is a well-established independent provision supporting students with SEMH needs, ASC, ADHD, and other associated difficulties. The nurturing, trauma-informed environment is focused on building trusting relationships and providing a safe space for young people to succeed emotionally and academically.
Your Role:
- Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis, both in and outside of class.
- Build strong, supportive relationships to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
- Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and senior leaders to implement behaviour and wellbeing strategies.
- Act as a key adult and mentor for identified students, helping them to develop resilience and self-regulation skills.
- Encourage engagement with learning and provide tailored pastoral interventions.
Requirements:
- Proven experience working with young people with SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour (e.g. in schools, residential care, youth work, or alternative provision).
- A calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach.
- Strong communication and teamworking skills.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer:
- Competitive rate: £120 upwards dependent on experience.
- Supportive, values-driven school environment.
- Temp-to-perm route for long-term job security.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
What you need to do now:
Please submit your application alongside your CV clearly outlining your skills, most recent experience, and qualifications.
Please note that at New Formation, we prioritise long term and permanent placements so please only apply if you can commit to this.
New Formation Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks
We look forward to hearing from you!
INDN
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £120.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
