Job description
Are you committed to supporting students’ behavioural and emotional development in a school environment?
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Sheffield
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 dedicated and empathetic Behaviour Mentors to support students at multiple schools in Sheffield. This role provides the chance to work across different settings, contributing to a positive school culture and helping pupils succeed.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will deliver behavioural support and mentoring to pupils who require additional help managing their emotions and behaviours. You will collaborate with staff in various schools to create a respectful, inclusive, and safe community environment.
Responsibilities Include:
- Mentoring pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them develop coping strategies
- Support the implementation of individual behaviour plans
- Foster positive relationships to encourage student engagement and confidence
- Assist during lessons, breaks, and school activities to maintain a positive classroom climate
- Liaise with staff and parents across different schools to ensure consistent support for pupils
- Support students in developing social skills and resilience
- Promote school policies centred on safeguarding and inclusion
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people in schools, youth clubs, or community settings
- Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills
- Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour effectively
- A genuine passion for supporting student wellbeing and development
- An enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Experience or qualifications in mentoring, youth work, or education is a plus
What We Offer:
- Daily pay rates ranging from £95 - £120 depending on experience
- Opportunity to work across multiple schools in Sheffield
- Support from experienced education consultants
- Ethical recruitment processes dedicated to your success
If you’re eager to support pupils on their behavioural and emotional journey in Sheffield, submit your application now for this Behaviour Mentor position!
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.