Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor

Barking & Dagenham

September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve success? Do you have the resilience, empathy and commitment to build positive relationships with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

SANZA Teaching Agency are seeking a behaviour mentor for an independent school in Barking & Dagenham. The school provides personalised education for students unable to attend mainstream school due to Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The role:

As a behaviour mentor, you will work closely with vulnerable students who need support with their learning, as well as behaviour support. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping students develop strategies to manage their behaviour and succeed both in and out of the classroom.

About you:

• Must be passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and reach their full potential
• Committed to working with vulnerable young people and to helping them build confidence, resilience and promote positive behaviour

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patience, resilience, and empathy
• Experience as a behaviour mentor/experience working with children or young people, ideally in a similar SEMH/pupil referral unit setting
• Must be able to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
• Be confident in de-escalating challenging behaviour

If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Next steps:

Click "apply now" to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a behaviour mentor or contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on (url removed) or (phone number removed) for more information.

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