Behaviour Mentor

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Selby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Behaviour Mentor in Selby, UK. This full-time role involves providing targeted support to secondary pupils to encourage positive behaviour and attendance. Key responsibilities include delivering mentoring sessions and collaborating with pastoral teams. Candidates must have previous mentoring experience and strong communication skills. The role also requires an Enhanced DBS check. Salary ranges from £88 to £110 per day, starting February 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous mentoring or youth support experience is required.
• Ability to build trust with young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 mentoring sessions.
• Support pupils at risk of disengagement.
• Encourage positive behaviour and attendance.

Skills

Mentoring or youth support experience

Strong organisational and communication skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Selby

Salary: £88 – £110 per day

Start Date: February 2026

Contract: Full-Time

GSL Education are seeking an experienced Behaviour Mentor to provide targeted support to secondary pupils in Selby.

About the School

The school values strong pastoral support and early intervention, offering mentoring programmes to help students overcome behavioural and emotional barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 mentoring sessions
• Support pupils at risk of disengagement
• Encourage positive behaviour and attendance
• Liaise with pastoral and SEN teams

Requirements

• Previous mentoring or youth support experience
• Ability to build trust with young people
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
• 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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

To apply, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV or apply directly via the GSL Education website.