Behaviour Mentor - Bury

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a secondary school in Radcliffe. The role involves 1:1 and small-group mentoring to support students with behaviour and engagement, with a 8:30am-3:45pm schedule.

The ideal candidate will be patient, resilient, and capable of building strong relationships with young people while promoting positive behaviour and attendance.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and resilient approach to support work.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour with pupils.
• Able to build strong relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting students to regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
• Helping pupils understand and make positive changes to their behaviour
• Encouraging engagement with learning and improving attendance
• De-escalating challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Strong communicator

Team player

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Radcliffe

105 - 110 per day 8:30am - 3:45pm Secondary School Tradewind Recruitment

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, develop positive behaviours and reach their full potential?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Radcliffe.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with young people who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement or social challenges.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to manage their behaviour and engage positively with school life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting students to regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
• Helping pupils understand and make positive changes to their behaviour
• Encouraging engagement with learning and improving attendance
• Supporting pupils who may be at risk of disengaging from education
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• De-escalating challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Patient, calm and resilient
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Able to build strong relationships with young people
• Consistent and confident in maintaining boundaries
• Empathetic and understanding of the challenges young people may face
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• Able to remain calm and professional under pressure

Experience working in secondary schools, behaviour support, youth work, pastoral care, SEMH settings, residential care or similar environments would be highly beneficial.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation, SEMH needs or disengagement from education.

The Details

• Location: Radcliffe
• Setting: Secondary school
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
• Pay: Minimum 105 per day
• Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
• Start date: ASAP

Why Apply Through Tradewind?

As a Tradewind candidate, you will receive support from a dedicated consultant and access to a range of education opportunities across Greater Manchester.

If you have the patience, resilience and passion to help young people make positive changes, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to be considered for this Behaviour Mentor opportunity in Radcliffe.