SEMH Behaviour Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Permanent potential

CPD training access

Support from education consultant

Experience in SEMH settings

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEMH Support Mentor to join a specialist setting in Salford this September. You will support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, ADHD, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and behavioural challenges that can impact both learning and daily school life.

This full-time role offers competitive weekly pay and the potential for a permanent position, with access to free and

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, youth work, education, support work, care, or behavioural support.
• Able to build calm, trusting relationships with students.
• Strong communication and boundary-setting skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive relationships with students.
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring and support.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Encourage engagement in lessons and school activities.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support plans.
• Promote confidence, resilience, and social skills.
• Assist with de-escalation and restorative approaches when required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and families.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, wellbeing, and behaviour.

Skills

Mentoring

Youth work

Education support

Behavioural support

Job description

SEMH Support Mentor

Salford

Full-Time | September 2026 Start

Competitive Weekly Pay

Make a Lasting Difference to Young People's Lives

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need guidance, encouragement, and someone to believe in them?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEMH Support Mentor to join a specialist setting in Salford this September. You will support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, ADHD, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and behavioural challenges that can impact both learning and daily school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive relationships with students.
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring and support.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Encourage engagement in lessons and school activities.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support plans.
• Promote confidence, resilience, and social skills.
• Assist with de-escalation and restorative approaches when required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and families.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, wellbeing, and behaviour.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in mentoring, youth work, education, support work, care, or behavioural support.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Ability to set clear boundaries while remaining empathetic and supportive.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Full-time role with the potential for a permanent position
• Access to free and discounted CPD training, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist SEMH settings

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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