SEMH Behaviour Mentor — Shape Young Futures

Cover People; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting a Behaviour Mentor in Wigan to support secondary SEMH pupils. You will provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring, help students engage with learning, develop emotional regulation and resilience, and build trusting relationships in a nurturing environment.

This full-time role runs 8:30 am–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a view to permanency. Pay is £100–£120 per day (DOE), paid PAYE directly through Cover People. Right to Work in the UK and a valid DBS are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, resilient, patient with strong behaviour management.
• Ability to build positive relationships and inspire students.
• Right to Work in the UK and DBS clearance.
• Two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group behaviour mentoring for students with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Support students to regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Encourage resilience, independence and confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
• Act as a positive role model, helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Pastoral support

Job description

Cover People are recruiting a Behaviour Mentor in Wigan to support secondary SEMH pupils. You will provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring, help students engage with learning, develop emotional regulation and resilience, and build trusting relationships in a nurturing environment.

This full-time role runs 8:30 am–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a view to permanency. Pay is £100–£120 per day (DOE), paid PAYE directly through Cover People. Right to Work in the UK and a valid DBS are expected.