Youth/Behaviour Mentor

Engage Education; Ringway; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Skills development

Recruitment team support

Career progression

Meaningful difference

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting a Youth & Behaviour Mentor to work in a specialist SEN school in Manchester. You will support pupils with additional needs, helping them manage emotions, develop positive behaviours and engage with learning in a safe, structured environment.

Ideally you have experience in youth work or education settings, calm under pressure, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion to help pupils realise their potential.

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Support pupils with SEN, including autism and SEMH.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to encourage appropriate choices and interactions.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and social skills.
• Support pupils during dysregulation with calm de-escalation techniques.
• Act as a positive role model and promote respect.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff on behaviour support plans.
• Encourage attendance, engagement and participation in learning.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Safeguarding

Behaviour support

Job description

Youth & Behaviour Mentor - SEN School, Manchester

Be a role model. Build trust. Change lives.

Engage Education is recruiting passionate, resilient and dedicated Youth & Behaviour Mentors to work in a specialist SEN school in Manchester.

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face challenges with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in education? Do you have the patience, empathy and confidence to build positive relationships and help young people realise their potential?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who need the right support, guidance and encouragement to succeed.

About the Role

As a Youth & Behaviour Mentor, you will support pupils with additional needs, helping them manage their emotions, develop positive behaviours and engage with their learning in a safe, structured and supportive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Supporting young people with SEN, including autism (ASC), ADHD and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
• Using positive behaviour management strategies to encourage appropriate choices and interactions.
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and social skills.
• Supporting pupils during periods of dysregulation, using calm, consistent and appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Acting as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and promoting respect.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team to implement individual behaviour support plans.
• Encouraging attendance, engagement and participation in learning.
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued.

What We're Looking For

• A patient, empathetic and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Experience working with children or young people in a mentoring, youth work, pastoral, care or education setting is desirable.
• Confidence in managing challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• An understanding of positive behaviour support and the importance of clear boundaries.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and respond positively to changing situations.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and helping young people achieve their potential.

Relevant experience in youth work, residential care, sports coaching, mentoring or behaviour support is highly valued.

Why Work with Engage Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in specialist education.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people who benefit from additional guidance and support.

Location: Manchester

Role: Youth & Behaviour Mentor

Setting: Specialist SEN School