Dynamic Behaviour Mentor — Secondary School (Radcliffe)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a secondary school in Radcliffe. You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring to pupils needing behaviour support and help them engage with school life.

The role focuses on emotional regulation, de-escalation, and building resilience, with collaboration across staff. Experience in SEMH settings is advantageous and the position is based in Radcliffe.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and resilient.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour.
• Able to build strong relationships with young people.
• Consistent and confident in maintaining boundaries.
• Empathetic and understanding of young people’s challenges.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Passionate about helping young people succeed.
• Able to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Experience in secondary schools, behaviour support or SEMH environments is beneficial.
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour or disengagement from education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour.
• Support positive changes in behaviour.
• Encourage engagement with learning and attendance.
• Assist pupils at risk of disengagement from education.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Promote confidence, resilience and independence.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly.
• Maintain clear boundaries and positive behaviour.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Strong communicator

Team player

Behaviour support

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a secondary school in Radcliffe. You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring to pupils needing behaviour support and help them engage with school life.

The role focuses on emotional regulation, de-escalation, and building resilience, with collaboration across staff. Experience in SEMH settings is advantageous and the position is based in Radcliffe.