Job description

Support Pupils in Sheffield as a Behaviour Mentor – Make a Lasting Impact
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £95 - £120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time

Do you have a knack for turning tough days into triumphs? If so, Sheffield’s schools need your superpowers!

GSL Education are on the lookout for a Behaviour Mentor with heart, humour, and heaps of resilience to support pupils navigating emotional and behavioural challenges. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to make a lasting impact.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN professionals to support pupils who may be experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties. Your role will involve building positive relationships, implementing effective strategies, and helping students engage confidently with their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural needs
  • Implement tailored behaviour management strategies
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
  • Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies
  • Monitor and report on pupil behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Requirements:

  • Experience working with children or young people with behavioural challenges (e.g., SEMH, ADHD, trauma)
  • Strong communication and de-escalation skills
  • Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality support for staff in educational settings across the UK.

Interested in applying?
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. Join GSL Education and help shape brighter futures.