SEN Behaviour Mentor - 2:1 Support, Full-Time Impact

Aspire People; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a resilient, patient and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

The role provides dedicated 2:1 support to a child with behavioural needs, helping them regulate emotions, build coping strategies and engage positively with learning. Male applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to manage emotional dysregulation and behavioural difficulties.
• Experience with SEN/SEMH settings or similar environments.
• Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 2:1 support to a child with behavioural needs.
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviour effectively.
• Build trusting relationships and strong rapport with the child.
• Identify triggers and help apply coping strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and offer reassurance.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Rapport building

De-escalation

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Team collaboration

SEN/SEMH experience

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting for a resilient, patient and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

The role provides dedicated 2:1 support to a child with behavioural needs, helping them regulate emotions, build coping strategies and engage positively with learning. Male applicants are especially encouraged to apply.