Engagement Mentor

Engage Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education in Manchester is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to join an SEN school. The role supports pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, autism and additional needs, aiding their engagement with learning.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring, build trusted relationships, and collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour plans and assist with emotional regulation.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN/SEMH, behaviour support, youth work or mentoring is desirable.
• Teaching qualifications are not essential; right attitude and experience matter.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with SEMH and emotional needs.
• Help pupils manage emotions and self-regulation.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to implement plans.

Job description

Behaviour Mentor – SEN School – Manchester

Location: Manchester

Salary: £95–£115 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people with behavioural and emotional needs?

Engage Education are currently recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to join an SEN school in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, autism and additional needs and wants to make a real difference to their education and development.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with teaching staff and the pastoral team to provide targeted support to pupils who may experience barriers to learning.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural and emotional needs
• Helping pupils manage emotions and develop self-regulation strategies
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Supporting pupils during challenging or dysregulated situations
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff
• Supporting behaviour plans and individualised strategies
• Helping pupils re-engage with learning following incidents or periods of absence

About You

• Calm, patient and resilient
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Able to build strong relationships with young people
• Consistent and positive in their approach
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs

Experience in SEN, SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, mentoring, care, sports coaching or similar settings would be highly desirable.

Teaching qualifications are not essential — we are interested in candidates with the right attitude, experience and personality.

Why Work With Engage Education?

• £105–£115 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Work within a specialist SEN setting
• Dedicated Manchester-based consultant
• Free CPD and SEND training
• PAYE employment
• Ongoing career support
• Opportunities to progress within education
• Access to a wide range of SEN and education vacancies across Greater Manchester

If you're an experienced Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach or Support Worker looking for your next opportunity in Manchester,

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required.