Youth Intervention Mentor for SEMH & Behaviour Support

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Specialist education consultant

Free CPD courses

Long-term placements and permanent机会

Flexible work opportunities across GM

CV support and interview preparation

Ongoing support throughout placement

Job summary

Teaching Personnel seeks a Youth Intervention Support Worker in Salford to assist students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, act as a positive role model, and help pupils engage with education while managing emotions.

The role requires resilient, empathetic individuals with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. Experience with SEMH/SEND, trauma-informed approaches, and a willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behavioural, or social needs.
• Backgrounds in youth work, mentoring, coaching, residential care, education, support work, social care, or similar sectors are desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A resilient, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches is advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Willingness to be proactive and adaptable in supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH and additional needs.
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor for young people.
• Building strong, professional relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and attendance.
• Supporting students with behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and individual support plans.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours using positive interventions.
• Encouraging the development of social, communication, and life skills.
• Supporting students during breaktimes, enrichment activities, and educational visits.
• Recording progress, behaviour incidents, and safeguarding concerns where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Resilience

Empathy

Trauma-informed understanding

Job description

Teaching Personnel seeks a Youth Intervention Support Worker in Salford to assist students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, act as a positive role model, and help pupils engage with education while managing emotions.

The role requires resilient, empathetic individuals with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. Experience with SEMH/SEND, trauma-informed approaches, and a willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS are valued.