Behaviour & Student Support Mentor (Term-Time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension (LGPS or TPS)

Life cover at three times pensionable"

31 days annual leave for year-round"

Cycle to Work scheme

INSET days and CPD opportunities

Wisdom app for wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Oldham Academy North is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to provide targeted mentoring to students facing behavioural, social or emotional barriers, helping them build confidence and self-management. You will work with teachers, pastoral staff, families and external agencies to support learning and attendance during a 37-hour, 39-week term-time schedule.

A DBS check is required, and start is January 2026. The role focuses on monitoring progress and reporting outcomes, maintaining a safe and

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Remaining calm, resilient and professional when supporting students with challenging behaviour
• Good organisational skills, accurate record keeping and managing competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support and mentoring to help students overcome behavioural, social and emotional barriers to learning
• Build positive, professional relationships with students to encourage engagement, resilience and personal development
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and strategies to manage their behaviour
• Work with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families to promote positive behaviour and improve student outcomes
• Work with external agencies to provide tailored support and remove barriers to learning
• Monitor, record and report on student progress, attendance, behaviour and intervention outcomes
• Support the academy's commitment to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Organisation

Record keeping

Job description

The Oldham Academy North is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to provide targeted mentoring to students facing behavioural, social or emotional barriers, helping them build confidence and self-management. You will work with teachers, pastoral staff, families and external agencies to support learning and attendance during a 37-hour, 39-week term-time schedule.

A DBS check is required, and start is January 2026. The role focuses on monitoring progress and reporting outcomes, maintaining a safe and