Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Support

Educato Limited; Denton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited in Denton, United Kingdom, is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with SEMH needs. The role focuses on building trusting relationships, providing targeted 1:1 and small-group support, and applying positive behaviour strategies to foster engagement and emotional regulation.

The successful candidate will help pupils develop coping strategies, resilience and social skills while collaborating with teachers and pastoral teams to maintain a safe, structured learning

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional or social needs.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain consistent and professional in challenging situations.
• Experience in schools, youth work, mentoring, residential care or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement or behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access education.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation.
• Support pupils in developing coping strategies, resilience, confidence and social skills.
• Help pupils manage challenging situations and work towards individual targets.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to maintain a safe and structured environment.
• Encourage positive choices, consistent routines and improved attitudes towards learning.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Experience in education/youth work

Job description

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement or behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access education.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation.
• Support pupils in developing coping strategies, resilience, confidence and social skills.
• Help pupils manage challenging situations and work towards individual targets.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to maintain a safe and structured environment.
• Encourage positive choices, consistent routines and improved attitudes towards learning., If you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them make positive changes, we'd love to hear from you.

We are working in partnership with supportive schools and alternative provisions across Denton, who are looking to appoint dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentors to support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, build positive relationships and develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed. The role would suit candidates with experience in education, youth work, residential care, mentoring or similar support-based environments., Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional or social needs.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain consistent and professional in challenging situations.
• Experience in schools, youth work, mentoring, residential care or similar settings.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.