Empowering Behaviour Mentor for Secondary Students

Tradewind Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Tameside. You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring, helping pupils regulate emotions, build resilience and engage with learning. The role requires patience, calmness under pressure and strong communication within a school team. Immediate start preferred.

Location: Tameside, Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm, Pay: £105–£115 per day. Relevant experience in SEMH or pastora care is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary schools, behaviour support, youth work, pastoral care, SEMH settings or similar environments is highly beneficial.
• Candidates with experience supporting young people facing behavioural and emotional challenges are preferred.
• Ability to maintain boundaries while building trusting relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support to pupils.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Assist students to regulate emotions and manage challenging situations.
• Support positive behaviour changes and promote engagement with learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and the school team.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Behaviour management

Strong communicator

Team player

Empathy

Relationship building

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Tameside. You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring, helping pupils regulate emotions, build resilience and engage with learning. The role requires patience, calmness under pressure and strong communication within a school team. Immediate start preferred.

Location: Tameside, Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm, Pay: £105–£115 per day. Relevant experience in SEMH or pastora care is advantageous.