Job description
Job Title: Ex-Military Behaviour Support Mentor
Location: Darlington
Salary: £100 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a former member of the Armed Forces looking to transfer your leadership, resilience, and mentoring skills into a rewarding role within education?
GSL Education are currently seeking dedicated Ex-Military Behaviour Support Mentors to work in schools and alternative provisions across Darlington.
This role is ideal for individuals with a strong sense of discipline, teamwork, and structure who are passionate about supporting young people, particularly those with behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one and small group behaviour support to students
* Act as a positive role model, promoting respect, discipline, and resilience
* Support students in managing behaviour and developing emotional regulation strategies
* Implement behaviour management plans in line with school policies
* De-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively
* Encourage engagement in learning and participation in school life
* Monitor, record, and report on student progress and behaviour
* Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and SEN staff
Requirements:
* Previous experience in the Armed Forces
* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour
* A patient, firm, and consistent approach
* Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential
* Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply
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 a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Ex-Military Behaviour Support 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.