Behaviour Mentor

Smile Education Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive secondary school team in Manchester. In this full-time role, you will help students develop positive behaviours and improve engagement with learning. You will work closely with students, teachers, and pastoral staff to make a real difference in their lives. Ideal candidates are passionate about youth work, have strong interpersonal skills, and may have backgrounds in psychology or similar fields.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Rewarding role

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference in young people's lives.
• Experience in a school or youth work setting is desirable.
• Calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support students in managing behaviour and developing relationships.
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring.
• Work alongside teachers to promote a safe school environment.
• Monitor student progress.
• Help create strategies to improve attendance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to build trust

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree or relevant background

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: Pay in line with experience and school scale

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential?

We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor to join our supportive secondary school team in Manchester.

In this vital role, you’ll work closely with students to help them develop positive behaviours, improve engagement with learning, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom. You’ll be part of a committed pastoral and inclusion team, making a real difference in the lives of young people every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students in managing their behaviour and developing positive relationships.
• Provide 1 : 1 and small group mentoring sessions focused on social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to promote a calm, safe, and inclusive school environment.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to behaviour intervention plans.
• Help create strategies to reduce exclusions and improve attendance.

About You

• Passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Resilient, empathetic, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Previous experience in a school or youth work setting is desirable but not essential.
• Psychology graduates and those with backgrounds in youth work, counselling, or social care are warmly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Rewarding role where every day you can make a difference. Apply today and help inspire positive change in the next generation.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.