Behaviour Mentor

Description

Ignite Change: Inspire and Support as a Behaviour Mentor in Ossett!

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor

Location: Ossett- WF5

Salary Range: £95 -£120 per day (Depending on Experience)

Start Time: Immediate

Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you thrive on motivating young people to overcome obstacles and reach their true potential? If so, GSL Education are delighted to invite a dynamic and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming and dedicated school community in Ossett, WF5. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape futures and make a tangible difference every single day.

Role Overview:

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide dedicated support to students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. Your mentorship will help foster positive attitudes, resilience, and personal growth, enabling students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver individual and group mentoring sessions to develop students' confidence, self-regulation, and engagement.

Implement and monitor personalised intervention plans tailored to individual needs.

Build strong, trusting relationships with students, acting as a key role model and consistent source of support.

Collaborate closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Encourage positive behaviour and reinforce strategies for conflict resolution and emotional resilience.

Maintain accurate records of progress and provide feedback to colleagues and families where appropriate.

Support in classroom and school-wide activities to ensure a cohesive approach to behaviour and well-being.

Job Requirements:

Previous experience working as a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, or in a similar pastoral support role.

Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and restorative approaches.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and motivate young people.

Patience, empathy, and resilience when dealing with challenging situations.

A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

A relevant qualification in education, youth work, psychology, or related fields is advantageous.

Have an updated 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).

Why Choose GSL Education?

Competitive daily pay rates reflective of your experience and responsibilities.

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant who values your career growth.

Opportunity to work in inclusive, supportive school settings focused on student well-being.

The chance to truly change lives and witness the impact of your support firsthand.

If you’re passionate about empowering young people and ready to make a lasting difference in Ossett- WF5, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to embark on this rewarding journey as a Behaviour Mentor!

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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