SEMH Behaviour Mentor for Youth - Education Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking Behaviour Mentors to support children and young people with SEMH, behavioural and emotional needs across education settings in the Manchester area.

We welcome candidates with transferable experience from youth work, mentoring, residential support or community projects. The role focuses on building relationships, managing challenging situations and promoting positive behaviour in education settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in SEMH or behavioural settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging behaviour.
• Good safeguarding understanding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring
• Lead small-group mentoring sessions
• Support young people with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Build consistent relationships with pupils
• Help pupils re-engage with education
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Provide pastoral and mentoring support
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Support pupils through challenging situations
• Collaborate with teaching and pastoral teams
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning and school

Skills

Youth work experience

Mentoring

Relationship-building

Behaviour support

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Aspire People are seeking Behaviour Mentors to support children and young people with SEMH, behavioural and emotional needs across education settings in the Manchester area.

We welcome candidates with transferable experience from youth work, mentoring, residential support or community projects. The role focuses on building relationships, managing challenging situations and promoting positive behaviour in education settings.