Behaviour Mentor - Primary School & SEMH Support

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting Behaviour Mentors to work across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas. This role offers both daily supply and longer-term placements, with opportunities to support pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs in a fast-paced school environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience building positive relationships, implementing school behaviour strategies, and helping pupils engage positively with learning.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience supporting children with behavioural or SEMH needs.
• Recent experience in a UK primary school or relevant education setting.
• Calm, professional handling of challenging situations and strong relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring.
• Helping pupils develop positive relationships and social skills.
• Supporting emotional regulation and self-management.
• Implementing behaviour strategies agreed with the school.
• Encouraging positive engagement with learning.
• Supporting transitions and unstructured times.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.

Skills

Behaviour mentoring

Pupil support

Behaviour strategies

Mentoring (1:1 and small groups)

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Primary School & SEMH Support

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Are you an experienced Behaviour Mentor or Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional and social needs?

Aspire People are recruiting Behaviour Mentors to work across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

These opportunities are ideal for candidates who have experience building positive relationships with children, supporting behaviour strategies and helping pupils engage positively with school.

We have opportunities available now, including daily supply and longer-term placements.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring
• Helping pupils develop positive relationships and social skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and self-management
• Implementing behaviour strategies agreed with the school
• Encouraging positive engagement with learning
• Supporting transitions and unstructured times
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has relevant experience supporting children with behavioural or SEMH needs
• Has recent experience within a UK primary school or relevant education setting
• Is confident managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Has a patient, consistent and resilient approach
• Is available for full-time or part-time work

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Immediate and ongoing opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term placements
• Full-time and part-time options
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across a network of local schools

Relevant experience supporting children with behavioural or SEMH needs is essential.

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.