Behaviour Mentor

Posted 4 days 2 hours ago by GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED

Permanent
Full Time
Education Jobs
Essex, Witham, United Kingdom, CM8 1
Job Description

Role: Behaviour Mentor
Location: Witham
Pay Rate: £85 - £115 per day
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time

GSL Education is recruiting confident and empathetic Behaviour Mentors to support students in Witham who need additional guidance to manage their emotions and behaviour in the classroom.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you'll work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to build trust and consistency for pupils who find mainstream learning challenging. You'll support de-escalation strategies, provide emotional coaching, and promote positive routines throughout the school day.

Your Key Duties as a Behaviour Mentor:
  • Provide one-to-one and small group behavioural support
  • Develop and maintain behaviour support plans
  • Encourage positive communication and coping strategies
  • Monitor progress and liaise with SENCO and families
  • Create a safe, structured environment that promotes success
Ideal Behaviour Mentor Profile:
  • Prior experience supporting students with SEMH or behavioural needs
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Patient, calm, and resilient personality
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)

This Behaviour Mentor position in Witham offers a rewarding opportunity to transform challenges into growth for the pupils you support.

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.
For more information or to register your interest in the Behaviour Mentor role, please click 'apply now' with your full CV.