Job description
A Fantastic Opportunity to Join a School as a Behaviour Support / Mentor in Wakefield – WF4
Location: Wakefield – WF4
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time
GSL Education are welcoming applications from confident, empathetic, and committed Behaviour Support Workers / Behaviour Mentors to work within a nurturing and supportive school community in Wakefield – WF4. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about helping young learners develop positive behaviour strategies, emotional resilience, and improved engagement in learning.
Your Role as a Behaviour Support / Mentor:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Behavioural, Social, and Emotional Needs (BSEM).
- Assist in implementing personalised behaviour plans and intervention strategies.
- Work collaboratively with class teachers and pastoral staff to promote positive learning behaviours.
- Build trusting relationships to help pupils manage emotions, develop confidence, and stay engaged.
- Contribute to behaviour monitoring, classroom routines, and general support duties.
What You’ll Need:
- Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural or emotional needs in an educational, youth, or care setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, consistent, and proactive approach when working with learners.
- Relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential).
- An 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 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.
For more information or to express your interest in the Behaviour Support / Mentor role in Wakefield (WF4):
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or contact Sam Scott at: sam.scott@gsleducation.com