Job description
Behaviour Mentor
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full Time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Daily Rate: £92 – £115 per day
GSL Education is supporting a well-regarded alternative provision in York, seeking to recruit a Behaviour Mentor on a full-time basis to support children and young people who are unable to attend mainstream school.
This position is suitable, but not limited to:
- Youth Workers
- SEN Teaching Assistants
- SEMH Support Workers
- Sports Coaches
- Graduates of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion and Psychology-related subjects
- Teaching Assistants looking for a new challenge.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students aged 5-16 years old with additional needs.
- Implement, encourage and reinforce positive behaviour across school.
- Use de-escalation techniques to support students during challenging situations and in crisis moments.
- Help students understand and regulate their emotions.
- Support students during academic activities and lessons.
- Develop strong, trusting relationships with students who may be disengaged from education.
- Help remove barriers to learning, both academically and emotionally.
- Adapt approaches to suit individual needs and learning styles.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you should have:
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
- The ability to build rapport with challenging or vulnerable students.
- Consistency and clear communication.
To apply for the position of Behaviour Mentor, you must:
- Have a relevant qualification or Degree, or at least 2 years of practical experience.
- Be able to provide 2 references from within the last 2 years, including your more recent employment.
- Have the Right to Work in the UK.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and full compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and safer recruitment guidelines.
Please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education for more information. To apply for the position of Behaviour Mentor in York, North Yorkshire, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.