Job title: Behaviour Mentor
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 19-06-2026
Job ID: 121440

Job Description

Behaviour Mentor | Barking & Dagenham | September 2026

 

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact on their wellbeing and education? If so, we are looking for an enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming secondary school in Barking & Dagenham.

 

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will support students aged 11-16 who require additional guidance to engage positively with school life. Working closely with pupils with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs, you will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

 

Why choose this Behaviour Mentor role?

  • Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school
  • Gain valuable experience working with students aged 11-16
  • Support pupils with SEMH needs, Autism, ADHD, and emotional regulation difficulties
  • Work alongside experienced SEN professionals, pastoral leaders, and inclusion staff
  • Deliver 1:1 mentoring and small-group interventions
  • Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, counsellors, or mental health professionals
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

 

Looking for a Behaviour Mentor who...

  • Can build positive relationships with young people
  • Has previous experience working with children or young adults
  • Is passionate about supporting students with additional needs
  • Is considering a future career in education, psychology, counselling, or mental health support
  • Possesses excellent communication skills, patience, and resilience
  • Can act as a positive role model for students

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Behaviour Mentor seeking a rewarding role within education. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide academic, behavioural, and emotional support to students who need it most, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning.

 

If you are an aspiring Behaviour Mentor looking to gain meaningful school-based experience while making a genuine difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Behaviour Mentor in Barking and Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Behaviour Mentor role.

  

Behaviour Mentor | Barking and Dagenham | INDSUP