Behaviour Mentor - Alternative Provision & SEMH

Aspire People; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking experienced Behaviour Mentors to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs across schools, alternative provisions and specialist settings in Salford. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, mentoring and targeted interventions to re-engage learners.

The ideal candidate will have experience in AP/PRUs or SEMH settings, calmly handling challenging situations and building positive relationships, with a resilient and adaptable approach to education.

Qualifications

• Experience in alternative provision, PRUs or specialist settings.
• Professional experience supporting pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and consistently.
• Strong understanding of behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Resilient, patient and adaptable approach.
• Ability to establish clear boundaries while building positive relationships.
• Previous 1:1 support experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning and education.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils.
• Deliver mentoring and targeted interventions.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured periods.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Resilience

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Alternative Provision & SEMH

Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are looking for experienced Behaviour Mentors to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs across schools, alternative provisions and specialist settings.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Helping pupils re-engage with learning and education
• Managing and de-escalating challenging situations
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building strong, consistent relationships with pupils
• Delivering mentoring and targeted interventions
• Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured periods
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working within alternative provision, PRUs or specialist settings
• Professional experience supporting pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour
• Confident managing challenging situations calmly and consistently
• Strong understanding of behaviour and emotional regulation
• Resilient, patient and adaptable approach
• Able to establish clear boundaries while building positive relationships
• Previous 1:1 support experience is highly desirable

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Alternative Provision
• PRUs
• SEMH schools
• Behaviour Support
• Youth Work
• Residential Support
• Pastoral Support
• Mentoring

Why Work with Aspire People:

• Specialist SEMH and behaviour opportunities
• Long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive daily rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of education settings

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