Behaviour Mentor

Leader Education are seeking passionate and resilient Behaviour Mentors to work with our partner school in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs, helping them to overcome challenges, develop positive behaviours, and achieve their full potential.

• Work one‑on‑one or in small groups with students identified as needing support with their behaviour due to SEMH needs.
• Implement targeted interventions and strategies to promote positive behaviour, self‑regulation, and emotional well‑being.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with students, providing encouragement, guidance, and support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies to develop and implement individual behaviour plans and support strategies.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to relevant stakeholders and adjusting support as necessary.
• Provide de‑escalation and crisis intervention support as needed to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, ideally in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of SEMH issues and their impact on behaviour and learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with students who may display challenging behaviour.
• A proactive and solution‑focused approach to supporting student well‑being and achievement.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps of your application.

Leader Education are committed to providing the highest level of service and candidates to the Education Sector. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and schools through our compassionate and comprehensive services. We are proud to support schools and to make a real difference.

• Ongoing Support and Training
• In‑house Team Teach Training
• You own dedicated consultant
• Full compliance with AWR to ensure you get the right pay and working conditions.

As part of our Safer Recruitment, you will be required to go through our vetting process before you can work in a school. For this role you will require an Enhanced Child or Child and Adults DBS. This is mandatory to work in a school and if you do not have one you can apply for one through Leader Education.

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