Behaviour Mentor

Aspire People; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a large primary school in South Manchester. The role focuses on supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2 who are at risk of exclusion or disengagement, with emphasis on social, emotional and behavioural development.

You will work with pastoral and SEND teams to reduce disruption, provide in-class support, small group work and mentoring sessions, often with vulnerable students. A supportive, structured environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth services or mental health settings.
• Confidence in de-escalation, setting clear boundaries, and promoting positive behaviour.
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques and safeguarding procedures.
• Committed to supporting long-term student progress, not just short-term compliance.
• Resilient, patient and able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted mentoring for students with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Lead small intervention groups and structured restorative sessions.
• Supervise pupils in the school's internal isolation or reflection unit when required.
• Liaise with parents/carers and pastoral leaders to ensure a joined-up approach.
• Track and report on pupil engagement and progress.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Pastoral support

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Hulme, South Manchester

Location: South Manchester

Start Date: November 2026

Contract Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, term-time only)

Pay Range: £110-£120 per day

School Context:

This large primary school in South Manchester is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support students across Key Stages 1 and 2 who are at risk of exclusion or disengagement. The school prioritises inclusion and runs several intervention programmes aimed at supporting students' social, emotional and behavioural development.

Position Overview:

The Behaviour Mentor will work closely with the pastoral and SEND teams to reduce disruption and improve pupil conduct. The role involves in-class support, small group work and mentoring sessions outside the classroom, often with vulnerable or high-need students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted mentoring for students with behavioural and emotional needs
• Lead small intervention groups and structured restorative sessions
• Supervise pupils in the school's internal isolation or reflection unit when required
• Liaise with parents/carers and pastoral leaders to ensure a joined-up approach
• Track and report on pupil engagement and progress

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth services or mental health settings
• Confidence in de-escalation, setting clear boundaries, and promoting positive behaviour
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques and safeguarding procedures
• Committed to supporting long-term student progress, not just short-term compliance
• Resilient, patient and able to remain calm under pressure

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks