Semh Behavioural & Wellbeing Mentor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term roles

CPD courses

Consultant support

Greater Manchester placements

Career progression

Supportive community

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Trafford near Manchester is seeking a dedicated Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor to support SEMH students aged 11–16 in a specialist secondary school.

You will deliver 1:1 mentoring and small-group interventions, build trusting relationships, and help pupils manage emotions and behaviours with trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

The role offers full-time term-time hours, competitive weekly pay, CPD courses, and dedicated consultant support across Greater Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, behavioural needs, or vulnerable learners.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient, resilient and positive in challenging situations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and restorative approaches to behaviour.
• Commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 mentoring sessions and targeted small-group interventions.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students based on trust.
• Support pupils in managing emotions, behaviours, and social interactions.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience and personal growth.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and improve engagement.
• Assist with behaviour support strategies and individual student plans.
• Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, transitions and enrichment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral teams.
• Encourage attendance, participation and a positive attitude to education.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behavioural needs

Vulnerable learners

Communication skills

Calm and resilient

Trauma-informed

Restorative approaches

Teamwork

Job description

Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor (SEMH)

Location: Trafford
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing
Pay: Competitive Rates of Pay (Dependent on Experience)
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Be the Difference That Changes a Young Person's Future

Do you have the passion, resilience, and determination to support young people who need positive role models in their lives? Are you looking for a rewarding role where your guidance and encouragement can have a lasting impact?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in the Trafford area. This provision supports students aged 11-16 who experience a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, school avoidance, behavioural challenges, and difficulties managing relationships and emotions.

The Role

As a Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting students' emotional development, wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement with education. You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to create a supportive environment where young people feel safe, valued, and capable of achieving their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 mentoring sessions and targeted small-group interventions.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students based on trust and consistency.
• Support pupils in managing emotions, behaviours, and social interactions.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience, self-confidence, and personal growth.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and improve classroom engagement.
• Assist with behaviour support strategies and individual student plans.
• Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, transitions, and enrichment activities.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral teams.
• Encourage attendance, participation, and a positive attitude towards education.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or vulnerable learners.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be calm, patient, resilient, and able to remain positive in challenging situations.
• Understand trauma-informed and restorative approaches to behaviour.
• Be committed to helping young people achieve their full potential.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel is committed to supporting educators throughout their careers.

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Full-time, long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses, including SEMH, behaviour management, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice.
• Dedicated support from an experienced specialist consultant.
• Opportunities to work within outstanding specialist provisions across Greater Manchester.
• Clear pathways for progression into senior support, pastoral, and teaching roles.
• A welcoming candidate community that values your professional development and wellbeing.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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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