SEMH Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support Assistant (Luton)


Company:	Luma Education Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£100 to £140 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Luton
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

SEMH Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support Assistant

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire (LU3)

Pay: £100–£140 per day (DOE)

Duration: Full-time | Long-term | Temp-to-Perm opportunities

Start: ASAP

Apply by: 30th September 2026

Luma Education Recruitment are working with a secondary school in Luton to recruit a caring, resilient and experienced SEMH Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support Assistant.

The role involves supporting young people experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them overcome barriers to learning, manage their behaviour and re-engage positively with education.

This opportunity would suit candidates with experience in SEMH, behaviour support, pastoral care, youth work, Teaching Assistant roles or alternative provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs

• Help students develop strategies to manage emotions and behaviour

• Build positive relationships through consistency, trust and clear boundaries

• Encourage engagement with learning and support reintegration into lessons

• Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to provide targeted support

Requirements:

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs

• Calm and confident approach to challenging behaviour

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Patient, resilient and consistent approach

• TeamTeach, PRICE or de-escalation training desirable

Benefits:

• £100–£140 per day DOE with weekly pay

• ASAP start with long-term opportunities

• Temp-to-perm opportunities available

• Dedicated consultant support from Luma Education Recruitment

• Valuable experience within SEND, SEMH and specialist education

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment supports schools and specialist provisions across the UK, with a particular focus on SEND, SEMH, behaviour support and alternative education.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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