Behaviour Support Mentor

Position: Behaviour Support Mentor (Permanent)
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.

The Role - Behaviour Support Mentor

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.

About the School

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

The Ideal Behaviour Support Mentor Will Have:

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

Desirable (but not essential):

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

Why Apply?

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

Safeguarding

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.

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