Impactful Behaviour Mentor – SEN School (Manchester)

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

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE employment

Free CPD and SEND training

Ongoing career support

Manchester-based consultant

Job summary

Engage Education are recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to join an SEN school in Manchester. You will provide targeted support to pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour and additional needs, working closely with teaching staff and the pastoral team.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring, help pupils manage emotions and develop self-regulation strategies, and support behaviour plans. A calm, patient, and resilient approach is essential to build trust with pupils and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 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 value attitude, experience and personality.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Calm under pressure

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Consistent approach

Excellent communication

Passion for SEN

Job description

Engage Education are recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to join an SEN school in Manchester. You will provide targeted support to pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour and additional needs, working closely with teaching staff and the pastoral team.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring, help pupils manage emotions and develop self-regulation strategies, and support behaviour plans. A calm, patient, and resilient approach is essential to build trust with pupils and colleagues.