Job description
Behaviour Mentor
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £95 - £115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a patient, resilient, and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting young people?
GSL Education Newcastle are seeking dedicated Behaviour Mentors to work in schools across Sunderland, helping students develop positive behaviours, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in education.
The successful Behaviour Mentor will work closely with students who require additional behavioural and emotional support, helping them overcome barriers to learning. Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and SEN staff, you will provide tailored guidance and encouragement to promote engagement, wellbeing, and positive outcomes within the school environment.
Responsibilities of a Behaviour Mentor:
- Provide one-to-one and small group behavioural support for students.
- Encourage positive behaviour and reinforce school expectations and values.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students to promote confidence and resilience.
- Support students according to their individual behaviour support plans.
- Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Help students develop social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing, providing regular feedback to staff.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support student development.
- Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
Requirements of a Behaviour Mentor:
- Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural, SEMH, or additional learning needs, is desirable.
- Relevant qualifications in Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or a related field are advantageous.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and safeguarding practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting students.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Genuine commitment to helping young people succeed both academically and personally.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.
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 a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Behaviour Mentor” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.