Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £95 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a confident and compassionate Behaviour Mentor looking for your next opportunity to support young people in a rewarding educational setting?
GSL Education are currently looking to appoint an experienced Behaviour Mentor to work in a vibrant and inclusive school located in Sheffield. The school is seeking a candidate who can provide both academic and emotional support, helping students develop the skills they need to succeed.
Role Overview:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them to manage challenges and fully access their learning. You will be a key part of the pastoral team, contributing to a positive and structured school environment.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored one-to-one and group support to pupils exhibiting challenging behaviours.
- Develop and implement behaviour support plans in collaboration with school staff.
- Act as a mentor and positive role model, encouraging engagement and self-confidence.
- Promote a calm, respectful, and inclusive classroom and school environment.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback to staff.
Requirements for Behaviour Mentor:
- Experience supporting young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs or behavioural difficulties is desireable.
- A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to working with pupils.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
- Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive pay in line with your experience.
- Personalised support from a local consultant.
- Opportunities for progression and CPD.
- Ethical, transparent, and inclusive recruitment practices.
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.
To apply for the Behaviour Mentor role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.