Job Title: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Rotherham (S61)
Salary: £95 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentor seeking a rewarding role supporting young people with behavioural and emotional needs?
GSL Education are currently recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to work in a supportive school environment in Rotherham. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of behaviour management, who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of students.
Role Overview:
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional support with managing behaviour and emotional regulation. You will build strong relationships, deliver targeted interventions, and help create a positive and structured learning environment where students feel safe and valued.
Role Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with behavioural challenges.
* Implement strategies to help students manage emotions, behaviour, and social interactions.
* Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to monitor progress and adapt support plans.
* Encourage student engagement and promote positive behaviour across the school.
* Support with behaviour-related incidents and restorative approaches.
Requirements for Behaviour Mentor:
* Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs.
* Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills.
* A calm, patient, and empathetic nature.
* Understanding safeguarding, trauma-informed approaches, or SEMH is desirable.
* Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
GSL Education Offers:
* Competitive daily pay rates reflective of your experience.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with local expertise.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A commitment to safe, ethical, and inclusive recruitment practices.
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.
To apply for the Behaviour Mentor role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.