SEMH Behaviour Mentor: 1:1 & Small-Group Support

Teaching Personnel; Eccles; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour Intervention Assistant to support pupils aged KS2-KS4 with SEMH needs. You will promote positive behaviour, encourage engagement, and help students develop emotional regulation and key life skills in a small-class setting.

You will work closely with teachers, SEN teams, and pastoral staff to implement behaviour plans, de-escalate incidents, monitor progress, and provide support during breaks and transitions across the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting individuals with SEMH needs
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Implement and follow individual behaviour support plans
• Use effective strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviour
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and social skills
• Build strong, trusting relationships to support engagement and attendance
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and adapting materials where required
• Monitor, track, and record pupil progress and behaviour
• Provide support during unstructured times such as breaks and transitions
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral support

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Experience with children

Driving licence

Calm under pressure

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour Intervention Assistant to support pupils aged KS2-KS4 with SEMH needs. You will promote positive behaviour, encourage engagement, and help students develop emotional regulation and key life skills in a small-class setting.

You will work closely with teachers, SEN teams, and pastoral staff to implement behaviour plans, de-escalate incidents, monitor progress, and provide support during breaks and transitions across the school day.