Job Title: Behaviour Support / Mentor
Location: Wakefield (WF4)
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a calm, resilient, and supportive individual with a passion for helping young people overcome behavioural and emotional challenges?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support / Mentor to work in schools across Wakefield (WF4), supporting students who require additional guidance to succeed in their education.
As a Behaviour Support / Mentor, you will work closely with students who display challenging behaviour or require emotional and behavioural support. You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, improving engagement, and supporting students to access learning effectively within the school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one and small group behaviour support to students
* Support students in managing emotions, behaviour, and social interactions
* Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
* Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams
* Help students remain engaged in lessons and daily school routines
* Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral staff
* Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
Requirements:
* Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs
* A strong understanding of behaviour management and positive intervention strategies
* The ability to build trusting and professional relationships with students
* Calm, patient, and resilient approach to challenging situations
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Commitment to safeguarding and supporting student wellbeing
* Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
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 “Behaviour Support / Mentor” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com for more information.