Behaviour Mentor - Tameside

Tradewind Recruitment; Tameside; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a secondary school in Tameside. You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring, helping pupils regulate emotions, build confidence, and engage with learning.

The role involves supporting students at risk of disengagement, collaborating with staff, and promoting positive behaviours in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and resilient.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Able to build strong relationships with young people.
• Consistent and confident in maintaining boundaries.
• Empathetic and understanding of the challenges young people may face.
• Strong communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support students to regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations.
• Help pupils understand and make positive changes to their behaviour.
• Encourage engagement with learning and improve attendance.
• Support pupils at risk of disengaging from education.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• De-escalate challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain clear boundaries.

Skills

Patience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Boundary setting

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Passion

Calm under pressure

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Tameside

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 Tameside.

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 boundaries
• Empathetic 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: Tameside
• Setting: Secondary school
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
• Pay: 105 - 115 per day
• Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
• Start date: ASAP

Why Apply Through Tradewind?

As a Tradewind candidate, you will receive support from a dedicated consultant and access to a range of education opportunities across Greater Manchester.