Behaviour Mentor

Overview

Behaviour Mentor

Job Title:

Behaviour Mentor
Area:
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester

Start Date:

February 2026
Contract Type:
Full-time, Temporary (Term-time only)
Salary: GBP
95.00- GBP
110.00 per day (DOE)

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 Tameside seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Mentor to join their supportive team. 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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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