Job description

Are you passionate about helping children develop positive behaviours and reach their full potential?

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £95 - £120 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediately
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic Behaviour Mentors to support pupils at various schools in Doncaster. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in students' lives by promoting positive behaviour and fostering a supportive environment.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students, teachers, and pastoral staff across different settings to promote positive behaviour, provide emotional support, and assist in developing social skills. You will play a key role in creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Support students with behaviour challenges through mentoring and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Work with individual pupils or small groups to improve social and emotional skills
  • Assist in implementing behaviour management plans under the guidance of pastoral and senior staff
  • Promote a calm, safe, and inclusive environment throughout the day
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and confidence
  • Support the wider pastoral team in monitoring student progress and wellbeing
  • Help facilitate activities and programmes aimed at emotional resilience and personal development

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Previous experience working with children or young adults in a pastoral, mentoring, or support role
  • A caring, patient, and empathetic approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confidence in managing behaviour and conflict resolution
  • A genuine desire to support students’ social and emotional development
  • An enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • A relevant qualification or experience in youth work, mentoring, or support roles is desirable

What We Offer:

  • Daily pay from £95 - £120, depending on experience
  • Opportunities to work in various schools across Doncaster
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • Ethical recruitment process focused on your development and success

If you're motivated to support young people and help shape positive futures, we encourage you to apply for this Behaviour Mentor role in Doncaster today!

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 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.