Behaviour Support Mentor

Behaviour Support Mentor

Location:

Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract:

Full‑Time Long‑Term Term‑Time Only

Are you a patient, resilient and engaging Behaviour Support Mentor looking for a rewarding role in a specialist secondary school?

A large, highly popular specialist school in Rochdale is seeking a committed Behaviour Support Mentor to work with KS3 and KS4 students who present with challenging behaviour and additional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a structured, supportive, and well‑led school environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn – ensuring they remain focused on their work and make expected academic progress throughout the school day.

As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will:

• Support KS3 and KS4 students with challenging behaviour on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Build strong, consistent and professional relationships with pupils
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policy
• De‑escalate incidents calmly and confidently
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience and positive routines
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCO and pastoral teams
• Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in behaviour support, SEMH, SEN, youth work, alternative provision, or secondary school settings.

• Large, well‑resourced specialist secondary school in Rochdale
• Highly regarded within the local community
• Strong leadership and clear behaviour systems
• Supportive and collaborative staff team
• Focused on inclusion, progress and student wellbeing

• Experience working with secondary‑aged students (KS3‑KS4)
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  
  A genuine passion for supporting young people

• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Psychology, Criminology or Education‑related degree
• Experience in specialist schools, PRUs or SEMH settings

• Competitive pay rates
• Long‑term, stable opportunity
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives
• Excellent experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth justice or social work
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

If you are a resilient and passionate Behaviour Support Mentor ready to support KS3 and KS4 students in a specialist Rochdale school, click Apply Now to be considered.