Primary School Behaviour Mentor — Support & Social Skills

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across primary schools

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting Behaviour Mentors to support pupils across primary school settings. This role focuses on building positive relationships and providing consistent support to pupils with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils develop social skills, support emotional regulation, and work with teachers and pastoral staff to record progress and feedback. Long-term opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people.
• Experience with behaviour, SEMH, pastoral support or SEND is desirable.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Good understanding of safeguarding.
• Able to remain positive and professional in difficult situations.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
• Helping pupils develop positive relationships and social skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Helping pupils manage challenging situations
• Supporting transitions and less structured parts of the school day
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff
• Recording and feeding back on pupil behaviour and progress

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting Behaviour Mentors to support pupils across primary school settings. This role focuses on building positive relationships and providing consistent support to pupils with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils develop social skills, support emotional regulation, and work with teachers and pastoral staff to record progress and feedback. Long-term opportunities available.