SEND Behaviour Mentor - Tameside

AMA Admin; Tameside; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Speedy registration & compliance

Flexible days & hours

3,000+ reviews on Google & Facebook

Exclusive school & trust partnerships

CPD courses via Milk Academy

Free PSHE lesson plans & resources

Educator Wellbeing eBook & wellbeing h

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a SEND Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with SEMH needs in Tameside. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, promoting emotional regulation and resilience, and applying restorative approaches to foster engagement.

Ideal candidates include graduates in psychology or related fields, or non-graduates with relevant mentoring or care experience. Immediate/ongoing opportunities with flexible hours are available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (desirable).
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Work, Counselling or related subjects encouraged to apply.
• Non-graduates with relevant mentoring, care or support experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils needing behavioural and emotional support.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience and coping strategies.
• Use restorative approaches and positive behaviour management to encourage engagement and build trust.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.
• Work with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, consistent environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Calm and resilient

Education

Psychology/Criminology/Youth Work/C Counseling or related

Non-graduate with relevant experience

Job description

SEND Behaviour Mentor - Tameside

Location: Tameside
Salary: £107.71-£115 per day
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time / Part-Time
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to learning and helping them build confidence, resilience and positive relationships? Milk Education is looking for dedicated SEND Behaviour Mentors to support specialist schools across Oldham and the surrounding areas.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), including ADHD, autism, trauma and challenging behaviour. We're particularly interested in people with backgrounds in youth work, mentoring, psychology, care or education.

The Role:

As a SEND Behaviour Mentor, you'll:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who need additional behavioural and emotional support.

• Help young people develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.

• Use restorative approaches and positive behaviour management to encourage engagement and build trust.

• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.

• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, consistent and supportive environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs or additional needs (desirable).

• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Work, Counselling or related subjects are encouraged to apply.

• Non-graduates with relevant experience in mentoring, care, youth work or support roles are also welcome.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach, with the ability to manage challenging situations.

• Confidence building positive relationships with young people who may struggle with trust, engagement or emotional regulation.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches or de-escalation strategies (desirable, not essential).

• A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people recognise their potential and make positive changes.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.

• 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!

• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.

• Access to our FREE Perks Portal - exclusive discounts (our version of the Blue Light Card).

• 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy.

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.

• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook & access to our wellbeing hub.

• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant.

• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools.

• We're located across England & North Wales with 9 offices!

• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency!

Why choose Milk Education?

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