Behavior Mentor - Manchester

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Behavior Mentor for a secondary school in Manchester, delivering targeted 1:1 and small group mentoring to support pupils with SEMH and SEN needs.

You will assist with classroom management, IBP development, and regular liaison with teachers and parents to ensure consistent well‑being and progress. The role is full‑time and started immediately, with ongoing professional development and excellent transport links in Greater Manchester.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with children or young people with SEMH/SEN needs.
• Strong de-escalation techniques and high emotional intelligence.
• Excellent active listening and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.

Aufgaben

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group mentoring to support self-regulation and confidence.
• Support classroom routines and de-escalate challenging behaviors to minimize disruptions.
• Develop and monitor individual behavior plans (IBPs) with SENCO and pastoral staff.
• Liaise with teachers, parents, guardians, and external services to ensure consistent support.

Kenntnisse

De-escalation

Emotional intelligence

Active listening

Behavior management

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Behavior Mentor

Location: Manchester, North West England

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

About the School

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and engaging Behavior Mentor to join an inclusive and supportive secondary school in Manchester. The school is committed to providing every student with the guidance, structure, and encouragement needed to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

This is a key pastoral role working closely with the SENCO, Heads of Year, and Pastoral Support Team to mentor pupils displaying challenging behavior, social-emotional needs, or low engagement in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• 1:1 & Small Group Mentoring: Provide targeted 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions to help pupils regulate emotions, build self-esteem, and develop positive behavioral strategies.

• Classroom Support: Offer proactive support within the classroom to de-escalate challenging behaviors, re-engage pupils in set tasks, and minimize classroom disruptions.

• Behavior Intervention Plans: Work alongside the SENCO and Pastoral Team to implement and monitor individual behavior plans (IBPs) and tracking targets.

• Parent & Staff Liaison: Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, guardians, and external support services to ensure a consistent approach to each pupil’s well-being and progress.

• Role Modeling: Act as a positive, grounded, and trusted role model, encouraging attendance, punctuality, and respect across the school community.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience working with children or young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behavior, or SEN (e.g., in secondary schools, alternative provision, youth work, or sports coaching).

• Skills: Strong de-escalation techniques, high emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and outstanding behavior management ability.

• Personal Qualities: Resilience, patience, empathy, confidence, and the ability to build rapport quickly with hard-to-reach young people.

• Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo a full DBS application immediately).

What the School Offers

• A warm, collaborative pastoral team and supportive Senior Leadership Team.

• Onboarding, safeguarding, and ongoing professional development (including de-escalation/Team-Teach training opportunities).

• Excellent transport links across Greater Manchester and on-site parking.