Behaviour Mentor

REESON Education; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor for ASAP opportunities across the Havering borough in East London, including Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham. The role offers daily pay of £85.50–£110 and is matched to your availability and experience.

You will help pupils rebuild confidence, support transitions, and model positive behaviours, with enhanced safeguarding checks and an emphasis on collaborative work with teachers and pastoral staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people through mentoring, education, youth work or a related role.
• Resilient Behaviour Mentor who listens well and maintains calm, predictable boundaries.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one, alongside safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive working relationships through regular contact and consistent expectations.
• Help pupils prepare for lessons, manage transitions and practise positive peer interactions.
• Use agreed regulation and de-escalation approaches, seeking staff support when needed.
• Track engagement and share observations with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral colleagues.

Skills

Mentoring experience

Job description

Behaviour Mentor | Havering | Pupil Engagement and Wellbeing | £85.50-£110 per day | ASAP Start

Could you help a pupil rebuild confidence in school? Reeson Education is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor for ASAP opportunities across the borough of Havering, East London, including Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham.

This Behaviour Mentor opportunity suits someone who can be dependable through difficult moments and help pupils take manageable steps back into learning.

Role Highlights for a Behaviour Mentor

Position: Behaviour Mentor

Pay: £85.50-£110 per day, depending on experience and assignment.

Location: Havering, London.

Start: ASAP, following registration and safeguarding checks.

Working pattern: Assignments matched to your availability and experience.

Your Role as a Behaviour Mentor

• Develop positive working relationships through regular contact and consistent expectations.
• Help pupils prepare for lessons, manage transitions and practise positive peer interactions.
• Use agreed regulation and de-escalation approaches, seeking staff support when needed.
• Track engagement and share observations with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral colleagues.

What We Are Looking For in a Behaviour Mentor

• Experience supporting children or young people through mentoring, education, youth work or a related role.
• A resilient Behaviour Mentor who listens well and maintains calm, predictable boundaries.
• Good safeguarding awareness and the ability to follow plans without taking a punitive approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one, alongside satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Why Apply for This Behaviour Mentor Role

• Support pupils to build confidence, stronger routines and a more positive relationship with learning.
• Discuss suitable Havering school assignments and your preferred working pattern.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07