Behaviour-Support Learning Mentor — Shape Young Minds

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 1,420,000 - 1,775,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Learning Mentor with a focus on behaviour to work in a Rochdale school. You will support some of the most vulnerable students through one-to-one or small group sessions, building trusted relationships that drive positive change in behaviour and academic engagement.

The role requires emotional resilience, a calm approach under pressure, and a genuine commitment to helping young people grow in confidence and achievement. Term-time and full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a behaviour support, mentoring, or pastoral role within school, alternative provision, or social care settings.
• Confident, solutions-focused approach to challenging behaviour with belief in every student's potential.
• Strong relationship-building skills with young people, families and professionals.
• Emotionally resilient and adaptable in difficult or unpredictable situations.

Responsibilities

• Support behaviour through one-to-one or small group work with pupils.
• Deliver behaviour support sessions, conduct home visits, or support in class as needed.
• Build trusting relationships to foster confidence, attitude and achievement in students.
• Provide safeguarding and welfare support in line with school policy.

Skills

Behaviour support

Mentoring

Pastoral care

Relationship-building

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Learning Mentor with a focus on behaviour to work in a Rochdale school. You will support some of the most vulnerable students through one-to-one or small group sessions, building trusted relationships that drive positive change in behaviour and academic engagement.

The role requires emotional resilience, a calm approach under pressure, and a genuine commitment to helping young people grow in confidence and achievement. Term-time and full-time permanent position.