SEMH Behaviour Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Trafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD courses

Long-term/permanent opportunities

Referral bonus scheme

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a SEMH Behaviour Support Mentor in Trafford to support secondary students with SEMH, ASC and related needs. The role is full-time and term-time only, starting immediately, with a focus on re-engagement, emotional regulation and tailored learning interventions.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, building trust with vulnerable students, and collaborating with teachers and SEN teams to help students progress and thrive in a nurturing school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, ASC, ADHD or behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach when supporting challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students.
• Implement behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• Support students inside and outside the classroom to overcome barriers.
• Encourage emotional regulation, communication, independence and coping skills.
• Assist teaching staff with tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams, SENCOs and external agencies.
• Monitor and record academic, behavioural and pastoral progress.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment where students can thrive.

Job description

SEMH Behaviour Support Mentor - Trafford

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start Available

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a SEMH Behaviour Support Mentor to join a specialist secondary SEMH provision in the Trafford area. This rewarding full-time opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to education due to a range of additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), trauma-related needs, attachment difficulties, anxiety, and challenging behaviour.

The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where students are supported to develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and positive pathways for future success. As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will play a vital role in helping students re-engage with learning and achieve their potential.

The Role

As a SEMH Behaviour Support Mentor, you will:

• Support secondary-aged students on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
• Build positive, consistent, and professional relationships with young people.
• Implement behaviour support and de-escalation strategies to promote engagement and positive outcomes.
• Support students both inside and outside of the classroom to overcome social, emotional, and behavioural barriers.
• Encourage the development of emotional regulation, communication, independence, and coping skills.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, SENCOs, and external agencies to support individual student plans.
• Monitor and record academic, behavioural, and pastoral progress.
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where students can thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, ASC, ADHD, trauma, or behavioural needs.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach when supporting challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and conflict resolution skills.
• The ability to build trust and positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in education, youth work, support work, coaching, residential care, mentoring, or similar sectors.
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Free and discounted CPD courses, including Team Teach, behaviour management, safeguarding, and SEN training.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Flexible and straightforward registration process.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Access to a nationwide network of schools and specialist provisions.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.