Behaviour Support Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Supportive school environment

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

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

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and pastoral needs, working with teachers and the pastoral team to help pupils engage with learning and develop positive behaviours. The role includes daily pay of £110-£130 and ongoing support from Tradewind Recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or the education sector is required.
• Experience with challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Experience in PRU/AP/SEN settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and pastoral needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and act as a consistent role model.
• Support pupils to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Help pupils stay engaged in lessons and access education successfully.
• Work with teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour strategies.

Skills

Behaviour support

Pastoral care

Youth engagement

Education

Experience in schools

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.

• 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.
• An 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.