Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Doncaster
Salary Range: £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, patient, and empathetic individual ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students who require behavioural support?
GSL Education are seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join schools in Doncaster, supporting students who face social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. This role is ideal for prisomeone with experience in youth work, behaviour support, or SEMH settings, who is passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning.
As a Behaviour Mentor, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils displaying challenging behaviour.
- Developing positive relationships with students to build trust and engagement
- Supporting the emotional regulation and behaviour strategies of pupils.
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.
- Promoting a calm, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
- Helping to track progress and contribute to intervention planning.
Skills & Requirements for Behaviour Mentor:
- Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies.
- Excellent communication, de-escalation, and relationship-building skills.
- A calm, consistent, and proactive approach to challenges.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A CV covering the last 10 years with any gaps clearly explained.
Why choose GSL Education:
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Long-term opportunities in nurturing school environments.
- Support and guidance from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
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 an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
To apply for the Behaviour Mentor role, click ‘apply now’ and submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.