Job description
Turn Challenges into Triumphs – Behaviour Mentor Needed in Sheffield- S17!
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Sheffield- S17
Salary: £95 - £120 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives?
GSL Education are recruiting a confident and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join a dynamic school in the Sheffield- S17 area. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in youth work, sports coaching, psychology, or education who is eager to help students overcome barriers and thrive both socially and academically.
Role Overview:
You will work closely with students who may struggle to regulate their behaviour or engage positively in lessons. Your guidance and support will help them build resilience, self-esteem, and positive attitudes toward learning and school life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and group mentoring support to students with behavioural, social, or emotional needs.
- Implement behaviour management strategies tailored to individual pupils.
- Promote a calm and inclusive classroom environment by modelling positive behaviours.
- Liaise with teaching staff, parents, and SEN/SEMH teams to monitor progress and adapt support.
- De-escalate challenging situations with patience, professionalism, and empathy.
- Support reintegration of students into mainstream lessons where appropriate.
- Encourage students’ personal development and emotional wellbeing through daily interactions.
Job Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational, care, or youth work setting.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and emotional regulation strategies.
- Resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence in challenging situations.
- A background in SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) support is desirable.
- Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, with excellent communication skills.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily rates based on experience.
- A dedicated recruitment consultant to support your journey.
- Access to free training opportunities and professional development.
- Opportunity to be part of a supportive, values-driven school community.
If you're driven to inspire positive change and guide young people toward brighter futures, apply today for the Behaviour Mentor role in Sheffield- S17. Your influence could be the turning point a student needs.
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.