Behaviour Support Mentor - SEMH School

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chorley; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Chorley is recruiting a Behaviour Support Mentor to help pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist SEMH school. The role involves 1:1 support and small group work to aid emotional regulation and positive learning engagement.

You will de-escalate challenging behaviours, build trusting relationships, and collaborate with teachers to create a safe, supportive learning environment. Start ASAP with a competitive daily rate.

Formación

• Experience in SEN, SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision settings.
• Confident managing challenging behaviours.
• Resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Ex-forces personnel, sports coaches, youth workers, or individuals with a strong sporting background are desirable.
• Full driving licence is advantageous but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with SEMH and SEN needs within the classroom.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a calm, consistent manner.
• Build positive relationships with students who may be disengaged from education.
• Encourage participation in learning and promote positive behaviour.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff to provide a safe learning environment.

Conocimientos

Behaviour management

Resilience

Calm under pressure

One-to-one support

Descripción del empleo

Chorley

Full-Time | Temp to Perm

Start ASAP (subject to full vetting)

Competitive daily rate

Are you resilient, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? We are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Mentor to work within a specialist SEMH school in Chorley, supporting pupils who require additional emotional, social, and behavioural support.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will be working closely with students on a 1:1 basis and within small groups, helping them engage with learning, regulate their emotions, and achieve positive outcomes.

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and SEN needs within the classroom.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours using a calm and consistent approach.
• Building positive relationships with students who may be disengaged from education.
• Encouraging participation in learning and promoting positive behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers and support staff to provide a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Previous experience working within SEN, SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision settings.
• Confident managing challenging behaviours.
• Resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Ex-forces personnel, sports coaches, youth workers, support workers, or individuals with a strong sporting background are highly desirable.
• Passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Full driving licence is advantageous but not essential.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Supportive school environment with ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives.
• Competitive pay rates and dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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