Job description
Job Title: Behaviour mentor
Location: Dinnington (S25 2NF - within 5 miles)
Pay rate: £97-£108 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people to overcome behavioural challenges?
GSL Education are working with schools in Dinnington (S25 2NF) to recruit a Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with behaviour and engagement through positive role modelling. Applications are welcomed from support workers and care assistants with residential childcare experience.
As Behaviour Mentor, you will guide pupils individually or in small groups to develop confidence, self‑control, and constructive learning habits within a structured environment.
What the Position Involves:
- Provide targeted behavioural and emotional support to pupils.
- Act as a positive role model, encouraging positive choices and engagement.
- Support students’ social and emotional development through mentoring.
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external agencies.
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to relevant staff.
What You’ll Bring:
- Previous experience working as a Behaviour Mentor, support worker, or care assistant in residential childcare or educational settings.
- Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a calm, consistent approach.
- Ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people.
- Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
If you are a motivated Behaviour Mentor ready to make a meaningful difference in Dinnington schools, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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 teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To register your interest in the Behaviour Mentor role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.