Job description
Behaviour Mentor
Location: York
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are looking for a committed Behaviour Mentor to support secondary-aged pupils within a specialist alternative provision near York.
About the School
The provision works with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support to re-engage with education. Strong relationships, consistency and mentoring are central to helping pupils develop resilience and positive coping strategies.
Behaviour Mentor Responsibilities
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Provide mentoring and emotional support to identified pupils.
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Support behaviour regulation and social development.
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Act as a consistent, trusted adult within the setting.
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Support reintegration into learning and routines.
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Work closely with pastoral staff and external agencies.
Requirements
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Experience mentoring or supporting vulnerable young people.
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Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
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Understanding of SEMH and behavioural needs.
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Calm, reflective and consistent approach.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.
If you would like to apply for the position of Behaviour Mentor, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.