Student Support Mentor – Secondary School | Tower Hamlets | September 2026 Start

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom?

Engage Education is recruiting a Student Support Mentor to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity for graduates, youth workers, mentors, Teaching Assistants, and support professionals who are committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

As a Student Support Mentor, you’ll work closely with pupils who need additional academic, pastoral, or emotional support, helping them build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.

The Role

As a Student Support Mentor, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Support pupils with attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement in learning.
• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted role model.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral leaders, SEND staff, and safeguarding teams to support individual student needs.
• Help students develop confidence, organisation, study skills, and emotional resilience.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote high expectations throughout the school.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to support plans where required.

We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people in schools, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, care, or similar settings is desirable.
• A positive, patient, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to motivate and inspire young people.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A genuine passion for education and student wellbeing.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Engage Education?

• September 2026 start.
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Engage Education consultant.
• Excellent progression into teaching, pastoral leadership, safeguarding, educational psychology, or wider student support roles.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can positively influence young people’s education, confidence, and future aspirations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Student Support Mentor opportunity in Tower Hamlets.