Behaviour Mentor

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a Behaviour Mentor for a large primary school in Oldham, supporting pupils across KS1-2 who are at risk of exclusion. The role is term-time, Monday to Friday, with in-class support and mentoring outside the classroom.

You will work with pastoral and SEND teams to reduce disruption, run small groups and restorative sessions, and liaise with parents to ensure a joined-up approach. The position starts November 2026.

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

Safeguarding procedures

Parent liaison

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Oldham, Greater Manchester

Location: Oldham, OL9

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 Oldham 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.