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Be the Positive Change – Behaviour Mentor Needed in Snaith (DN14)!

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Snaith- DN14
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 welcoming committed and empathetic individuals to apply for a Behaviour Mentor position within a supportive school located in Snaith. This role is ideal for those passionate about guiding young people through challenges and supporting them to succeed both emotionally and academically.

Role Overview:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a pivotal role in managing challenging behaviour, developing trust-based relationships with pupils, and supporting their social and emotional development. You’ll work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement behaviour management plans and positive interventions.

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 with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges or trauma-informed care.
  • A strong, calm, and resilient character with a passion for pupil wellbeing.
  • Ability to use empathy, consistency, and appropriate boundaries to foster positive outcomes.
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Psychology, Education, or Behaviour Support is desirable but not essential.
  • 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 committed to transforming behaviour into opportunity and want to inspire positive change, we want to hear from you.

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.

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