Job description
Do you believe every young person deserves a chance to thrive, no matter the challenges they face?
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Stanley
Salary Range: £95 -£120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have a love for sport and want to inspire young learners to develop their physical skills? Are you ready to support a vibrant school community through engaging PE activities?
GSL Education are excited to appoint a passionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor to support students in a welcoming and inclusive school community in Stanley. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of young learners who need it most.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work directly with students who experience social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, providing essential support to help them re-engage with education. You will champion each student’s potential, guiding them to develop confidence, positive coping strategies, and a sense of achievement both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to students’ emotional and behavioural needs.
- Implement and support personalised behaviour plans, working closely with teaching and pastoral staff.
- Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes respect and self-discipline.
- Model positive behaviours and encourage students to develop social and emotional resilience.
- Support students in developing self-regulation strategies and encourage constructive conflict resolution.
- Monitor and document student progress, providing regular feedback to staff and parents.
- Collaborate with external agencies and family members to ensure holistic support for each student.
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience supporting young people with behavioural challenges or SEMH needs, ideally within an educational setting.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills to engage and motivate students.
- Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and solution-focused when managing challenging situations.
- Knowledge of behaviour management approaches and restorative practices.
- A patient, adaptable, and proactive attitude to problem-solving and mentoring.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times.
- Have an updated 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).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
- Competitive pay reflecting your experience and contribution.
- Supportive work environment and flexible placements.
- Chance to make a positive difference in young people’s lives through sport.
- Access to a broad network of schools and education professionals.
Are you ready to empower students to overcome obstacles and believe in their potential? Apply now to join as a Behaviour Mentor in Stanley and help shape brighter futures 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.