Behaviour Mentor

Aspire People; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a resilient, patient and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

The role provides dedicated 2:1 support to a child with behavioural needs, helping them regulate emotions, build coping strategies and engage positively with learning. Male applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to manage emotional dysregulation and behavioural difficulties.
• Experience with SEN/SEMH settings or similar environments.
• Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 2:1 support to a child with behavioural needs.
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviour effectively.
• Build trusting relationships and strong rapport with the child.
• Identify triggers and help apply coping strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and offer reassurance.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Rapport building

De-escalation

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Team collaboration

SEN/SEMH experience

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - SEN Primary School

Full Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Rochdale

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a resilient, patient and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will work on a 2:1 basis supporting a child with additional behavioural needs, providing consistent, individualised support to help them manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and engage positively with their learning.

The child responds particularly well to male role models, so male applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

This role would suit someone who has experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting children or young people with complex needs. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in residential childcare, youth work, SEN/SEMH education or similar support environments.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 2:1 support to a child with behavioural needs.
• Managing and responding effectively to challenging behaviour.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship and developing strong rapport with the child.
• Identifying and understanding the child's individual triggers and behaviours.
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping the child develop coping strategies.
• Providing consistent emotional support and reassurance during challenging situations.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies and following individual behaviour support plans.
• Creating a safe, structured and supportive environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals to ensure consistency of support.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour.
• Is confident managing situations involving emotional dysregulation and behavioural difficulties.
• Has experience working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Can build strong relationships and establish trust with children who may struggle with emotional regulation.
• Is patient, resilient, empathetic and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Understands the importance of identifying triggers and using appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable children.

Relevant Experience:

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Residential Support Workers within children's care homes.
• Youth Workers and Youth Support Workers.
• Behaviour Mentors or Learning Support Assistants.
• Candidates with experience in specialist SEN/SEMH schools.
• Children's support workers or individuals with experience supporting young people with complex behavioural needs.

Experience or training in Team Teach, physical intervention or similar behaviour management and de-escalation approaches would be highly desirable, but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's development and wellbeing.
• Gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant.

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• References covering the last two years.
• Previous experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.