Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor

Job Title:

Behaviour Mentor (SEMH)
Area:
Preston

Start Date:

Monday 15th December 2025
Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £475.00 - £525 per week

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

Are you a patient, resilient, and nurturing individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Preston seeking dedicated a SEMH Mentor to join their supportive teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and guidance to thrive in their learning and development.

SEMH Mentor

Role and Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and interventions tailored to individual needs
Promote positive routines, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day
Contribute to progress tracking and communicate effectively with staff and families

SEMH Mentor
- What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/behavioural needs (in school, care, or youth work)
A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to managing behaviour
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
An understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies
A relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential

SEMH Mentor - To Be Eligible You Must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK
Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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