Behaviour Mentor

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider is seeking Behaviour Mentors in Sudbury, Ontario, to support students who require guidance in managing emotions and behaviour. Candidates should have experience with SEMH needs and show excellent communication skills. This role is vital for transforming challenges into growth for pupils. A strong knowledge of safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting students with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution skills

Patience

Calm and resilient

Job description

GSL Education is recruiting confident and empathetic Behaviour Mentors to support students in Sudburywho 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 Sudburyoffers 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.