Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Mentor
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time | Long-term Opportunity
Do you have the patience, resilience, and determination to help young people thrive?
GSL Education are recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor to work within schools across Newcastle upon Tyne from September. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys building positive relationships with young people and understands that behaviour is often a form of communication.
We are looking for individuals who can provide consistency, encouragement, and guidance to students who may be facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. Every day is different, and your ability to remain calm, trustworthy, and supportive could have a lasting impact on a young person's future.
The Role
As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will work closely with students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them regulate emotions, improve behaviour, and engage positively with their education. You will become a trusted adult who helps pupils build confidence, develop coping strategies, and achieve success in school.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support
- Building positive and meaningful relationships with students
- Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
- Helping students develop social skills, confidence, and resilience
- Encouraging engagement in learning and school activities
- Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
- Promoting positive behaviour through consistency and encouragement
- Maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Confidence managing challenging behaviour positively
- The ability to motivate and inspire young people
- Patience, trustworthiness, and reliability — essential qualities for building strong mentoring relationships
- Team Teach training is a strong advantage and highly desirable
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive pay rates of £90 - £110 per day
- Long-term opportunities available from September
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives
- Access to schools committed to inclusion and pupil wellbeing
Please note that this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or completing a new application.
As an ethical and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing high-quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.
To apply for this Behaviour Support Mentor role in Newcastle upon Tyne, please submit your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch.