Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Hope (S33)
Pay Rate: £95 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have a calm, confident approach and a desire to support students in overcoming behavioural barriers to learning?
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming school in Hope. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about working with children who need extra support to thrive in an educational setting.
Role Overview:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who display challenging behaviours, supporting them both inside and outside the classroom. Your guidance will help them develop emotional regulation skills, re-engage with learning, and build positive relationships.
Responsibilities as a Behaviour Mentor:
- Providing one-to-one or small group support for pupils with behavioural needs.
- Implementing behaviour management strategies and interventions.
- Promoting positive attitudes and emotional resilience.
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies.
- Monitoring student progress and helping to create individual support plans.
Requirements for Behaviour Mentor:
- Experience working with children or young people with behavioural or emotional needs.
- Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills.
- A calm, patient, and supportive approach.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with pupils.
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- Full, up-to-date CV, with 10 years explanations for any employment gaps.
Why Choose GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates, depending on your experience.
- Supportive consultants who understand your career goals.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and training.
- A commitment to ethical 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.
Interested in becoming a Behaviour Mentor? Click "apply now" to submit your CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will contact you shortly.