SEN Behaviour Mentor

SEN Behaviour Mentor

SEMH Specialist School – Burnley – Full‑time, up to £600 per week.

A well‑established Primary SEMH specialist school in Burnley is seeking a committed SEN Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with additional emotional and behavioural needs. This demanding yet highly rewarding role is ideal for individuals with strong resilience, empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference.

• Work with pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering one‑to‑one and small‑group support to help them engage with learning and develop more positive behavioural patterns.
• Manage challenging behaviour, using structured and consistent strategies to support emotional regulation and de‑escalate situations.
• Build strong, trusting relationships and act as a reliable and positive role model for pupils requiring stability, guidance and encouragement.
• Support pupils with SEMH, ADHD, Autism and trauma‑related behaviours, helping them overcome barriers to learning and build confidence both in and out of the classroom.

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, youth work, care or coaching environment.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Resilient, patient and confident.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable pupils.

• Up to £600 per week.
• Full‑time, long‑term SEN Behaviour Mentor role.
• Immediate or September start available.
• Ongoing SEMH and behaviour management training.
• Supportive and experienced school team.