Behaviour Mentor – Secondary Schools | South East London | September Start

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

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

Engage Education is recruiting Behaviour Mentors to work in a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across South East London from September 2026. These long-term opportunities are ideal for graduates, experienced Behaviour Mentors, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Teaching Assistants, or anyone with experience supporting young people with behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health needs.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Support students both in and out of the classroom to improve behaviour and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who require additional pastoral support.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to implement behaviour support strategies.
• Help de-escalate challenging situations and promote positive behaviour.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to school staff.

We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people in schools, youth work, mentoring, coaching, or similar settings.
• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach to behaviour management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Engage Education?

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to free CPD and professional development.
• Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of high-performing secondary schools.
• Potential routes into teacher training and other education careers.

If you’re looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people and want to start your education career this September, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV, and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss suitable opportunities across South East London.