Behaviour Mentor - Stockport

Tradewind Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment seeks a Behaviour Mentor in Stockport to support pupils in a secondary school setting. The role involves 1:1 and small-group mentoring, building positive relationships, and helping students regulate behaviour and engage with learning.

You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to promote calm, constructive changes, support attendance, and develop pupils’ confidence and resilience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with behaviour or SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in secondary schools or youth work is beneficial.

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
• 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

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Behaviour support

Strong communicator

Team player

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Stockport£105 - £115 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 Stockport. 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.

• 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 boundariesEmpathetic 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: Stockport
• Setting: Secondary school
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
• Pay: £105 per day
• Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
• Start date: ASAP