Behaviour Mentor. Education & Training

Position: Behaviour Mentor

Location: Oldham

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: (phone number removed) pm Term Time Only

Pay rates: £(Apply online only) per day

Cover People is actively searching for a Behaviour Mentor to make a difference by supporting a secondary aged child with complex SEMH needs and challenging behaviours across their timetable in a mainstream secondary school in Oldham. The school would prefer applicants with experience in an Alternate Provision or PRU; however this isn’t essential.

The school works hard to create a welcoming, warm and inclusive environment for all staff and students. Teaching Assistants are made to feel like an important and valuable member of the school community.

• Mentor on a 1:1 basis to provide social and emotional support
• Liaise directly with the Assistant & SENDCo to ensure behaviour plans are being successfully implemented
• Navigate around challenges particularly with challenging behaviour
• Promote self‑esteem and independence through consistent support
• Build rapport with departments, pastoral officers and SLT to ensure the highest possible level of support

• Alternate Provision OR PRU experience is valuable but not essential
• Understanding of SEMH & experience of dealing with challenging behaviours
• Team Tech or De‑escalation training is beneficial

• Supportive SEND department and Senior Leadership team
• Gain crucial experience in mainstream schools
• Regular weekly pay
• On-going support from your experienced Consultant
• Full time position (phone number removed) pm Monday to Friday

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. The above vacancy is a temporary position. Occasionally, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. We offer flexibility with this, as we understand some candidates may not wish to commit to a permanent contract.