Behaviour Mentor

Timeplan Education Group; Wigan; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Tempo pieno

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Timeplan Education Group is seeking a Behaviour Mentor in Wigan to support students with SEN and SEMH. This role offers daily pay of £95–£105 and is a full-time, term-time position with an immediate start.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support for Key Stages 3 and 4, using de-escalation techniques to keep students safe and engaged in learning. The school emphasises personalised support and emotional regulation.

Competenze

• Previous experience managing challenging behaviour in education, SEN, SEMH, youth work or care settings.
• Strong behaviour management and practical de-escalation skills.
• Experience or understanding of ADHD and emotional regulation.
• A calm, patient, resilient and consistent approach.
• The ability to build rapport and positive relationships with young people.
• Confidence working with students who require additional structure and individualised support.
• Relevant Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling/de-escalation training would be advantageous.

Mansioni

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support to students.
• Use effective de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations safely and positively.
• Support students with ADHD, SEMH and associated behavioural needs.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage engagement, cooperation and positive behaviour.
• Recognise triggers and help students develop emotional regulation strategies.
• Support students who struggle with large classrooms, busy environments or traditional school structures.
• Encourage positive choices, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a consistent approach to behaviour support.

Conoscenze

De-escalation techniques

Rapport building

Behaviour management

ADHD awareness

Emotional regulation

Resilience

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Behaviour Mentor - SEN / SEMH

Location: Wigan

Pay: £95 - £105 per day

Contract: Full-time, term-time

Start Date: Immediate

Are you confident managing challenging behaviour, skilled in de-escalation and passionate about building positive relationships with young people?

A welcoming specialist school in East Wigan are seeking a resilient, proactive and engaging Behaviour Mentor for an immediate start.

This is an excellent opportunity to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, particularly those with ADHD, SEMH and additional needs who may struggle to engage in larger classrooms or traditional mainstream school environments.

About the School

Part of an established academy trust, the school provides personalised education for young people who benefit from smaller learning environments, tailored support and a more individualised approach. With dedicated sensory and regulation spaces, the school focuses on helping students develop emotional regulation, confidence, positive relationships and independence.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support to students.
• Use effective de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations safely and positively.
• Support students with ADHD, SEMH and associated behavioural needs.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage engagement, cooperation and positive behaviour.
• Recognise triggers and help students develop emotional regulation strategies.
• Support students who struggle with large classrooms, busy environments or traditional school structures.
• Encourage positive choices, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a consistent approach to behaviour support.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience managing challenging behaviour in education, SEN, SEMH, youth work or care settings.
• Strong behaviour management and practical de-escalation skills.
• Experience or understanding of ADHD and emotional regulation.
• A calm, patient, resilient and consistent approach.
• The ability to build rapport and positive relationships with young people.
• Confidence working with students who require additional structure and individualised support.
• Relevant Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling/de-escalation training would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Full-time, term-time position.
• Supportive and cooperative staff team.
• Dedicated sensory and wellbeing facilities.
• Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in specialist SEN education.

Ready to make a difference?