Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Eccles; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour Intervention Assistant to support pupils aged KS2-KS4 with SEMH needs. You will promote positive behaviour, encourage engagement, and help students develop emotional regulation and key life skills in a small-class setting.

You will work closely with teachers, SEN teams, and pastoral staff to implement behaviour plans, de-escalate incidents, monitor progress, and provide support during breaks and transitions across the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting individuals with SEMH needs
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Implement and follow individual behaviour support plans
• Use effective strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviour
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and social skills
• Build strong, trusting relationships to support engagement and attendance
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and adapting materials where required
• Monitor, track, and record pupil progress and behaviour
• Provide support during unstructured times such as breaks and transitions
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral support

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Experience with children

Driving licence

Calm under pressure

Job description

About the School

This specialist provision caters for pupils aged KS2-KS4 who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated behavioural challenges. Many students have experienced barriers to learning such as disrupted education, trauma, or difficulties engaging in mainstream environments.

The setting offers a highly supportive, structured, and nurturing environment, with small class sizes and a strong emphasis on pastoral care, emotional development, and re-engagement with learning. Staff work closely together to create a safe and consistent environment where students can thrive.

Role Overview

As a Behaviour Intervention Assistant, you will support students with SEMH needs by promoting positive behaviour, encouraging engagement, and helping them develop key life and emotional regulation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Implement and follow individual behaviour support plans
• Use effective strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviour
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and social skills
• Build strong, trusting relationships to support engagement and attendance
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and adapting materials where required
• Monitor, track, and record pupil progress and behaviour
• Provide support during unstructured times such as breaks and transitions
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral support

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting individuals with SEMH needs
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure

Desirable

• Team Teach or similar behaviour management training
• Background in education, youth work, care, or support settings