Behaviour mentor

Job description

Behaviour Mentor
Location: York and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary: £92 – £125 per day
Contract: Term Time Only, Full Time, Part Time

Do you have the resilience, empathy, and determination to help young people overcome barriers to learning?

GSL Education is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Behaviour Mentors to work within a range of primary, secondary, specialist, and alternative provision settings across York from September.

This is an incredibly rewarding role for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting pupils who may be experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or additional learning challenges. Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams, you will help create a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and able to succeed.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Providing 1:1 and small-group behavioural and emotional support
• Supporting pupils to engage positively in lessons and school life
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and intervention plans
• Encouraging positive social skills, confidence, and resilience
• Supporting students with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and other additional needs
• Assisting teachers in maintaining a calm and productive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• Education and Teaching Assistant roles
• Youth Work
• Residential Childcare
• Sports Coaching
• Mental Health Support
• Social Care
• Armed Forces backgrounds
• Psychology or Education graduates

The ideal Behaviour Mentor will be:

• Calm, patient, and resilient under pressure
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Confident managing challenging situations positively
• Able to build strong professional relationships
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Why Work with GSL Education?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities in a variety of educational settings
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Free safeguarding and CPD training worth £8500
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
• Flexible working options to suit your circumstances
• A chance to make a genuine difference in young people's lives every day

Whether you're an experienced Behaviour Mentor or looking to transfer your skills into education, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career while supporting pupils who need positive role models and guidance.

Apply today to work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Mentor in York. Please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link or contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education for more information.