Behaviour Mentor

Are you a driven and dependable Behaviour Mentor ready to take on a role where your judgement, resilience, and clear communication make a direct impact?

Reeson Education are looking for a confident Behaviour Mentor to work in a focused and structured school environment in Barnsley (S75). This position of Behaviour Mentor suits someone practical, disciplined, and able to work independently while maintaining strong professional standards.

As a Behaviour Mentor
, you will provide targeted one-to-one and small-group guidance, helping pupils stay focused, manage challenges, and remain on track with learning. You will follow established behaviour frameworks and contribute to a stable, consistent learning environment.

• Targeted Guidance: Deliver clear, goal-driven support based on individual needs.
• Learning Assistance: Help pupils stay on task through structured activities and planned interventions.
• Behaviour Management: Apply strategies that build self-control, resilience, and constructive decision‑making.
• Progress Tracking: Record essential information and share updates with staff.
• Professional Coordination: Work efficiently with teachers, families, and external agencies when required.

• Experience in a school, SEMH, youth work, or similar structured setting.
• Strong communication abilities and confidence working with behaviour plans.
• A steady, consistent approach when handling challenging situations.
• A proactive, independent working style and reliability.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply through Reeson Education.

• Competitive daily rate of £90-£120 based on experience.
• Flexible full-time and part-time options.
• Access to development opportunities and relevant training.
• A professional and well‑organised working environment.
• The chance to make a clear and measurable impact.

This role requires strong safeguarding awareness. Successful applicants must meet all safer recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to apply for one.

For more information or to apply for the Behaviour Mentor position, please contact our consultant Mitch Stringer.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to our team.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that where a daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay %.