Behaviour Mentor - School & Pastoral Experience

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Behaviour Mentors and Pastoral Support Workers to work across a range of primary schools in Manchester. This role suits candidates with professional experience supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional or social needs and who can build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.

The role offers opportunities on both full-time and part-time contracts, with competitive daily rates and flexible working patterns across

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience within a school or education setting.
• Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, Learning Mentor or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Confident working on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Supporting pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Supporting behaviour management strategies.
• Delivering mentoring and pastoral interventions.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
• Monitoring behaviour and providing feedback to school staff.

Skills

Behaviour Support

Pastoral Care

1:1 Support

SEMH awareness

Relationship building

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - School & Pastoral Experience

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Behaviour Mentors and Pastoral Support Workers to work across a range of primary schools.

This role would suit someone who already has professional experience supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional or social needs and is confident building positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Supporting pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting behaviour management strategies
• Delivering mentoring and pastoral interventions
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Monitoring behaviour and providing feedback to school staff

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous professional experience within a school or education setting
• Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, Learning Mentor or Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour
• Confident working on a 1:1 basis
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong understanding of boundaries and positive behaviour strategies
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide network of schools
• Opportunities across primary and secondary 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.