The Bridge Mentor

Smithills School; Bolton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithills School in Bolton is seeking an enthusiastic Bridge Mentor to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural challenges in The Bridge, an Alternative Provision. You will work with pupils, staff and parents to promote positive behaviour and help learners overcome barriers to progress.

The role involves collaborating with the Bridge Leader to provide intensive intervention, building independence, self-esteem and social inclusion while safeguarding and DBS checks are observed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school environment or educational setting.
• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural difficulties in The Bridge, Alternative Provision.
• Collaborate with pupils, staff and parents to promote positive behaviour and remove barriers to learning.
• Work closely with the Bridge Leader to provide intensive intervention, promoting independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Job description

JOB TITLE The Bridge Mentor

SCHOOL Smithills School

WORKING PATTERN 37 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus 5 Days 8am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-3.30pm Friday

CONTRACT Fixed Term to 31st August 2027

SALARY Grade E point 11 17 £29,070 - £32,046 (full time, full year)

Pro Rata Salary £24,983 - £27,808

CLOSING DATE 9:00am Monday 23rd November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE TBC

THE ROLE:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Mentor to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural difficulties in The Bridge, Alternative Provision. You will proactively collaborate with pupils, staff and parents / carers to promote positive behaviour amongst all pupils, and to help them overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with the Bridge Leader to support pupils who require intensive intervention for behaviour and social, emotional and mental health difficulties, promoting ways to ensure pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience of working in a school environment or other educational setting and experience of demonstrating high quality effective support to students with challenging behaviour. You will have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners.

ABOUT US:

Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the candidate information to see what we can offer you.

Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.