Behaviour Support Mentor – Primary School (Flexible)

Aspire People; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting confident and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants and Behaviour Mentors to work with pupils across primary school settings. This role focuses on building relationships, supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils engage with learning in Manchester and surrounding areas.

Candidates with school-based behaviour support, youth work or mentoring backgrounds are welcome. Placement opportunities are long-term and flexible.

Qualifications

• Relevant UK-based school or comparable child-focused support experience within the last two years
• Practical experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional or additional needs
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Confidence setting boundaries while maintaining positive relationships
• Strong communication skills and safeguarding awareness

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils who experience behavioural or emotional difficulties
• Building positive, consistent relationships with children
• Encouraging emotional regulation and appropriate behaviour
• Helping pupils engage with classroom activities and school routines
• Supporting individual behaviour strategies and agreed intervention plans
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and social skills
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral or SEND teams

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting confident and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants and Behaviour Mentors to work with pupils across primary school settings. This role focuses on building relationships, supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils engage with learning in Manchester and surrounding areas.

Candidates with school-based behaviour support, youth work or mentoring backgrounds are welcome. Placement opportunities are long-term and flexible.