Behaviour Support Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Education opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Behaviour Support Mentor to join a welcoming secondary school in Oldham on an ASAP start.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, build positive relationships, and help pupils manage behaviour to engage with learning. The role offers daily pay of 110-130 and ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience working in schools or education is essential.
• Experience with KS3/KS4 pupils in secondary settings.
• Experience with pupils displaying challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Experience in PRU/AP/SEN settings advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and pastoral needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent role model.
• Support pupils to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Help students develop strategies to regulate their behaviour and make positive choices.
• Support pupils to remain engaged in lessons and access their education successfully.
• Work with teachers and the wider team to implement behaviour strategies.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviour.
• Help pupils develop social skills, resilience and independence.
• Monitor pupil progress and feed back to staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pastoral support

Student engagement

Job description

Behaviour Support Mentor - Secondary School, Oldham

Location: Oldham

Role: Behaviour Support Mentor

Pay: 110- 130 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Mentor with a background working in schools or education?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Mentor to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Oldham, with an immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and achieve their full potential.

About the role

As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will play an important role in supporting pupils who may experience behavioural, emotional or social difficulties that can affect their engagement with education.

Working closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team, you will provide consistent, positive and targeted support to help pupils manage their behaviour, build confidence and re-engage with learning.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and pastoral needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent role model.
• Supporting pupils to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Helping students develop strategies to regulate their behaviour and make positive choices.
• Supporting pupils to remain engaged in lessons and access their education successfully.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team to implement behaviour strategies.
• Responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviour and potentially difficult situations.
• Helping pupils develop their social skills, resilience, confidence and independence.
• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to relevant members of staff.
• Contributing to a positive, safe and inclusive school environment.
• Providing encouragement and maintaining high expectations, while recognising individual pupil needs.

Essential experience - education background required

Please note: only applicants who have previous experience working within schools or the education sector will be considered for this position.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting secondary-aged pupils across KS3 and KS4 and who understand the challenges that young people can face within an educational setting.

Experience working with pupils who display challenging behaviour is highly desirable.

Experience within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Alternative Provision (AP) setting or SEN provision would be highly advantageous and is particularly sought after for this position.

This role would suit professionals who have previously worked as a:

• Behaviour Support Mentor
• Pastoral Support Worker
• Learning Mentor
• Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Teaching Assistant
• Inclusion Mentor
• Youth Worker with school-based experience
• Pastoral or Behaviour Support Assistant

The successful candidate

The school is looking for someone who is calm, resilient, consistent and approachable, with the ability to establish positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.

You will need to be confident supporting young people who may present with challenging behaviour and be able to remain patient and professional in demanding situations.

Most importantly, you should be passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to education and providing them with the support they need to succeed.

What you can expect

• 110- 130 per day, depending on experience.
• ASAP start.
• A role within a supportive secondary school in Oldham.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' educational and personal development.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant.
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities through Tradewind Recruitment.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appro