Pastoral / Behaviour Mentor – Leeds

Pastoral / Behaviour Mentor – Leeds | The Education Network
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Long-Term | Day-to-Day Supply
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role
The Education Network is working closely with a number of primary and secondary schools across Leeds and surrounding areas to recruit dedicated and resilient Pastoral and Behaviour Mentors.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and succeed both academically and personally.
You will work closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral leads to provide targeted support, build positive relationships, and promote positive behaviour across the school.
Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or additional needs
  • Providing 1:1 and small group interventions
  • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
  • Acting as a positive role model and trusted adult
  • Supporting pupils inside and outside the classroom
  • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural or pastoral needs
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach
  • Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
  • Ability to build positive and trusting relationships
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexibility, reliability, and professionalism
  • Backgrounds in education, youth work, care, or mentoring are welcome

What We Offer

• A wide range of Pastoral and Behaviour Mentor roles in Leeds
  • Competitive daily rates (£90–£120)
  • Support from a dedicated Leeds-based education consultant
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
  • Access to CPD, training, and ongoing professional development
  • Personalised career guidance and job-matching support

About The Education Network – Leeds
The Education Network is a trusted education recruitment agency with over 25 years of combined experience in the education sector. We work closely with schools across Leeds and West Yorkshire, placing skilled support staff into roles where they can make a real difference.
We pride ourselves on providing an honest, efficient, and high-quality service, supporting our candidates throughout their placements.
Safeguarding & Compliance
The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and our Compliance+ safer recruitment standards.
We are an equal opportunities employer and act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.