Job description
Behaviour Mentor – Maldon SEN| Immediate Start | Full-Time
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor / Student Support Mentor / Learning Mentor to join a welcoming secondary school in Harlow. This is a full-time role supporting students who may require additional support with behaviour, SEMH needs, emotional regulation, attendance, engagement, confidence, safeguarding and wellbeing.
This role would suit candidates with experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant (Behaviour), SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Inclusion Support Worker, Pastoral Assistant, Sports Coach, Residential Support Worker, or Psychology Graduate.
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students
- Support students with behaviour management, de-escalation, emotional regulation and engagement in learning
- Build strong, trusting relationships that promote confidence, resilience, aspiration and self-esteem
- Work closely with Pastoral Leads, Heads of Year, SENCOs, Safeguarding Teams and Teaching Staff
- Deliver and support targeted intervention strategies to improve behaviour, attendance, attainment and outcomes
- Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, including during break, lunch and transition periods
- Help create a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed and positive learning environment
- Promote positive behaviour strategies, restorative practice and consistent boundaries
What We’re Looking For
- A patient, empathetic and proactive approach to working with young people
- Experience in education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, safeguarding or support settings
- Strong understanding of behaviour management, SEMH, SEND, ASD, ADHD and emotional needs (desirable)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence supporting students with challenging behaviour and additional needs
- A genuine passion for inclusion, wellbeing, safeguarding and improving life outcomes
- Graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, sports coaches, support workers and psychology graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
Pay & Benefits
- £92.59 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
- Fortnightly pay – reliable and consistent
- Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement
- Excellent experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, counselling, youth work, safeguarding, SEMH and pastoral support
Why Work with GSL Education?
When you register with GSL Education, you benefit from:
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to a wide range of secondary, SEN and alternative provision roles
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
- Ongoing CPD, safeguarding training and professional development
- Fast and efficient registration process
- Competitive pay rates and consistent work opportunities
Why This Role?
This is more than just a Behaviour Mentor role — it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people experiencing barriers to learning, SEMH challenges, attendance issues and behavioural needs.
You will play a key role in helping students develop positive behaviours, emotional regulation skills, resilience and confidence, within a supportive secondary school environment.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.