Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support Mentor (SEND/SEMH)

TimePlan Education; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group Limited is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor to provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support for pupils with SEND and SEMH. You will help pupils understand emotions, manage behaviour and access learning in a safe environment.

This full-time role in South Manchester offers a supportive team, training across SEND and safeguarding, and ongoing professional development. Start date is immediate, with DBS checks and references required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or behavioural challenges.
• Calm, patient, resilient and consistent under pressure.
• Level 3+ qualification in education, childcare, psychology, youth work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring, behaviour support and small-group interventions.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and engagement.
• Use de-escalation, restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Follow EHCP outcomes, behaviour plans and risk assessments.
• Support pupils to access learning safely and successfully.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, therapists and families.
• Maintain accurate behaviour, intervention and safeguarding records.
• Promote confidence, independence and positive choices.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patient

Resilient

Consistent under pressure

Education

Level 3+ qualification

Job description

TimePlan Education Group Limited is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor to provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support for pupils with SEND and SEMH. You will help pupils understand emotions, manage behaviour and access learning in a safe environment.

This full-time role in South Manchester offers a supportive team, training across SEND and safeguarding, and ongoing professional development. Start date is immediate, with DBS checks and references required.