SEMH Student Wellbeing & Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term placements

Flexible working

Nationwide opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Salford is seeking a dedicated Student Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor to support secondary pupils with SEMH needs in a full-time, term-time-only role starting in September. You will help students regulate emotions, access learning, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

We are looking for a calm, adaptable candidate with DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one, and the legal right to work in the UK. Driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning or behavioural needs.
• Calm, adaptable and resilient with a genuine passion for helping young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students throughout the school day, in lessons and activities.
• Use behaviour support strategies and conflict-resolution techniques to promote a positive learning environment.
• Develop strong relationships that encourage trust, self-esteem and emotional growth.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and pastoral teams to deliver personalised support for individual students.
• Motivate young people to engage with education and build independence.

Skills

Calm temperament

Resilience

Behaviour management

Communication

Driving license

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Salford is seeking a dedicated Student Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor to support secondary pupils with SEMH needs in a full-time, term-time-only role starting in September. You will help students regulate emotions, access learning, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

We are looking for a calm, adaptable candidate with DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one, and the legal right to work in the UK. Driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred.