Behaviour Mentor - Specialist SEMH School

Tradewind Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,295 - 23,985; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a resilient Behaviour Mentor to support SEMH students at a Preston specialist school from September. The role covers ages 10 to 19, with 1-to-1 and small group mentoring and use of positive behaviour management to maintain a safe learning environment.

You will collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral leads and external agencies to track progress and support pupils through to post-16 pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young adults with SEMH or in special education.
• Strong emotional resilience and de-escalation skills.
• DBS Enhanced check (or willingness to obtain via PAYE).

Responsibilities

• Providing 1-to-1 and small group mentoring to students with SEMH needs and learning barriers.
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Building trusting professional relationships to guide students through personal development and emotional regulation.
• Supporting older pupils with vocational pathways, life skills and post-16 transition planning.
• Collaborating with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and external agencies to track progress.

Skills

Behaviour mentoring

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

BEHAVIOUR MENTOR - SPECIALIST SEMH SCHOOL

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Age Range: 10 - 19 Years Old

Start Date: September

Pay Rate: £110 - £130 per day (PAYE)

Contract Type: Temporary with a genuine view to Permanent

Are you resilient, empathetic, and ready to transform young lives? We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a progressive specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Preston this September. Supporting children and young adults aged 10 to 19 years old, this role is vital in helping students with complex emotional and behavioural needs overcome barriers, re-engage with learning, and successfully transition into adulthood. If you have a background in youth work, sports coaching, residential care, or challenging behaviour support, this is your chance to step into a rewarding role where you can make an immediate, lasting impact.

Why Choose This Role?

• Competitive Pay: £110 - £130 per day (PAYE setup with holiday pay included).
• Career Growth: A temporary-to-permanent opportunity for candidates who prove their dedication.
• Broad Age Range: Work collaboratively with students spanning lower secondary right through to post-16 preparation (ages 10-19).
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team of educators and therapeutic specialists.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Providing 1-to-1 and small group mentoring to students with SEMH needs and associated learning barriers.
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe, calm, and nurturing learning environment.
• Building trusting, professional relationships to guide students through personal development and emotional regulation.
• Supporting older pupils (up to age 19) with vocational pathways, life skills, and post-16 transition planning.
• Collaborating with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and external agencies to track progress.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience supporting children or young adults with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or working within a special school / AP setting.
• High emotional resilience, patience, and exceptional de-escalation skills.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to process a new one via PAYE).