Behaviour Mentor

Stockport Council; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tithe Barn Primary School in Stockport is seeking a compassionate Behaviour Mentor to support pupils who need extra help to feel safe, understood and ready to learn. You will work one-to-one, in small groups and with classes, using restorative and trauma-informed approaches to promote inclusion and positive behaviour.

The role is 30 hours per week, term time only, fixed term to 31 August 2027, with 8:45am to 3:15pm. Application details and school visits are provided by Stockport Council.

Qualifications

• Calm, resilient and consistent approach to behaviour and relationships.
• High expectations for pupils and a strong belief in their capacity to succeed.
• Empathy, patience and professional curiosity without lowering behavioural expectations.
• Sound judgement and the ability to respond appropriately under pressure.
• Reliability, flexibility and a strong sense of personal accountability.
• A commitment to inclusion, dignity, safeguarding and positive outcomes for children and young people

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, taking time to understand their individual needs, communication and behaviour.
• Support pupils to recognise and understand their emotions, develop regulation strategies and make positive, increasingly independent choices.
• Use relational, restorative and trauma-informed approaches, balancing empathy and understanding with clear, consistent boundaries and high expectations.
• Provide proactive behaviour support, identifying potential triggers and putting strategies in place to help pupils remain regulated and engaged.
• Use appropriate de-escalation strategies when pupils become distressed or dysregulated, supporting them to feel safe and successfully return to learning.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral and SEND teams, families and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to supporting each pupil.
• Contribute to the implementation and review of individual support plans, behaviour strategies and EHCP outcomes.
• Support pupils to make meaningful progress in their learning, emotional wellbeing, social development and inclusion.
• Promote inclusion, resilience, and independence within the school community

Skills

Calm demeanor

Resilience

Consistent approach

Empathy

Patience

Professional curiosity

Job description

Tithe Barn Primary School
Mauldeth Road
Stockport
SK4 3NG
Tel: [phone]

Behaviour Mentor
Scale 5 (£29,542 - £32,046 pro rata, actual salary £20,487 – £22,224)
30 Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Term Time Only
Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Start Date: ASAP after appointment

School Tour: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 4pm
Application Deadline: Wednesday 7th October 2026 11:59pm
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 8th October 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 13th October 2026

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and committed Behaviour Mentor to join Tithe Barn Primary School and make a positive and lasting difference to the children we support.

Main Purpose of the Role:

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn. Working one-to-one, with small groups and alongside pupils within the classroom, you will provide personalised support to strengthen engagement, behaviour for learning and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, taking time to understand their individual needs, communication and behaviour.
• Support pupils to recognise and understand their emotions, develop regulation strategies and make positive, increasingly independent choices.
• Use relational, restorative and trauma-informed approaches, balancing empathy and understanding with clear, consistent boundaries and high expectations.
• Provide proactive behaviour support, identifying potential triggers and putting strategies in place to help pupils remain regulated and engaged.
• Use appropriate de-escalation strategies when pupils become distressed or dysregulated, supporting them to feel safe and successfully return to learning.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral and SEND teams, families and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to supporting each pupil.
• Contribute to the implementation and review of individual support plans, behaviour strategies and EHCP outcomes.
• Support pupils to make meaningful progress in their learning, emotional wellbeing, social development and inclusion.
• Promote inclusion, resilience, and independence within the school community

We are looking for someone who has:

• A calm, resilient and consistent approach to behaviour and relationships
• High expectations for pupils and a strong belief in their capacity to succeed
• Empathy, patience and professional curiosity without lowering behavioural expectations
• Sound judgement and the ability to respond appropriately under pressure
• Reliability, flexibility and a strong sense of personal accountability
• A commitment to inclusion, dignity, safeguarding and positive outcomes for children and young people

We offer:

• A supportive environment with staff, parents, leadership and governors
• Enthusiastic children
• An inclusive community atmosphere
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office on 0161 432 4941 to arrange an appointment. Application forms and information packs are available for download. When applying, please address the person specification with clear evidence of success, especially in your supporting statement. Completed applications should be sent via email or posted to the school address provided.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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