Inspiring SEMH Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term roles

CPD courses

Consultant support

Greater Manchester placements

Career progression

Supportive community

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Trafford near Manchester is seeking a dedicated Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor to support SEMH students aged 11–16 in a specialist secondary school.

You will deliver 1:1 mentoring and small-group interventions, build trusting relationships, and help pupils manage emotions and behaviours with trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

The role offers full-time term-time hours, competitive weekly pay, CPD courses, and dedicated consultant support across Greater Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, behavioural needs, or vulnerable learners.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient, resilient and positive in challenging situations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and restorative approaches to behaviour.
• Commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 mentoring sessions and targeted small-group interventions.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students based on trust.
• Support pupils in managing emotions, behaviours, and social interactions.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience and personal growth.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and improve engagement.
• Assist with behaviour support strategies and individual student plans.
• Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, transitions and enrichment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral teams.
• Encourage attendance, participation and a positive attitude to education.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behavioural needs

Vulnerable learners

Communication skills

Calm and resilient

Trauma-informed

Restorative approaches

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Trafford near Manchester is seeking a dedicated Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor to support SEMH students aged 11–16 in a specialist secondary school.

You will deliver 1:1 mentoring and small-group interventions, build trusting relationships, and help pupils manage emotions and behaviours with trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

The role offers full-time term-time hours, competitive weekly pay, CPD courses, and dedicated consultant support across Greater Manchester.