Behaviour Mentor

AMA Admin; Sale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA Admin is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Mentor for Trafford to support pupils with behavioural and emotional challenges. The role focuses on 1:1 and group mentoring, building positive relationships, and helping learners re-engage with education within a supportive school setting.

Prospective candidates should be patient, resilient, and excellent communicators, capable of working with SEND/SEMH needs and coordinating with staff and families as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ability to support pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional needs.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Strong professional relationships with pupils.
• Consistent and confident when implementing behaviour strategies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
• Experience with SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring to pupils.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support pupils to develop strategies for managing behaviour and emotions.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning and the wider school community.
• Support positive behaviour management strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SEN teams and families where appropriate.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and pupil progress.
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Behaviour support

Job description

Behavioural Mentor - Trafford

Location: Trafford, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary:£107.71-£111.85 per day.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Behavioural Mentor to join a supportive educational setting in Trafford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can build positive relationships with pupils and provide consistent, nurturing support to help improve behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing.

The Role

As a Behavioural Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who may require additional support with their behaviour, emotional regulation, social skills and engagement in education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring to pupils.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.

• Supporting pupils to develop effective strategies for managing their behaviour and emotions.

• Helping pupils re-engage with learning and the wider school community.

• Supporting positive behaviour management strategies.

• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SEN teams and families where appropriate.

• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.

• Maintaining accurate records of interventions and pupil progress.

• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in working with children or young people, ideally within an educational or pastoral setting.

• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional needs.

• Patient, resilient and empathetic.

• Able to establish strong professional relationships with pupils.

• Consistent and confident when implementing behaviour strategies.

• A positive role model with excellent communication skills.

• Passionate about improving outcomes for young people.

Experience working with SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Work within a supportive educational environment in Trafford.

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Ongoing support from your recruitment consultant.

• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

• Access to relevant training and professional development.