Behaviour Support​/Mentor

Job Title:
Behaviour Support/Mentor
Location:
Wakefield
Pay rate:
Upto £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date:
January 2026
Contract type
-Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time

Are you committed to helping students improve behaviour, build confidence, and thrive in school?

GSL Education are delighted to engage Behaviour Support/Mentors at schools around Wakefield
, offering tailored support to help pupils build confidence and reach their goals.

As a Behaviour Support/Mentor
, you will work closely with students, teachers, and parents to develop personalised plans that encourage positive behaviour and support academic and personal growth.

• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring for pupils with behavioural challenges.
• Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Support students in developing self-discipline, confidence, and resilience.
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure consistent support.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records on behaviour interventions.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in behaviour support or mentoring roles.
• Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt strategies to individual student needs.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A professional approach to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

This Behaviour Support/Mentor role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference by guiding students towards achievement and resilience.

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 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 Support/Mentor’ role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at for more information.