Student Behaviour And Wellbeing 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

Student Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor
Salford
Full time / Term Time only
September Start
Competitive pay
Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Student Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor to join a specialist SEMH provision in Salford. This full-time, term-time-only position is available from September and offers the opportunity to support secondary-aged pupils between 11 and 16 years old. The school caters for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as a range of additional requirements including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, anxiety, attachment-related difficulties, and behavioural needs. You will play a key role in helping students regulate their emotions, access their learning, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Duties:

• Provide tailored support to students throughout the school day, both in lessons and during wider school activities.
• Use effective behaviour support strategies and conflict-resolution techniques to promote a positive learning environment.
• Develop strong, professional 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, improve their independence, and make positive choices.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience supporting children, teenagers, or individuals with additional learning or behavioural needs is advantageous.
• A calm, adaptable, and resilient nature, with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.
• The legal right to work within the UK.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE with no umbrella company deductions.
• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Access to a wide range of free and discounted CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to secure long-term placements and permanent positions.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule and career goals.
• Work with the UK's leading education recruitment agency, supporting schools and candidates nationwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to positively influence the lives of young people who require additional support to reach their potential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s 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.
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.
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