Behaviour Mentor

Location: Hulme, Greater Manchester
Start Date: 12 January 2026
Contract: Full-time Long-term
Salary: £525-£700 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Hulme to recruit a Behaviour Mentor to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a patient, resilient and compassionate individual who is passionate about helping young people develop confidence, emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours. You will play a key role in providing stability, encouragement and guidance to pupils who benefit from consistent and nurturing support.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs

• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour management and targeted interventions

• Encourage positive routines, emotional resilience and self-regulation throughout the school day

• Monitor progress and share updates with teaching staff and families as appropriate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (within education, care, youth work or similar settings)

• Brings a calm, empathetic and proactive approach to behaviour support

• Has strong communication skills and is confident building positive relationships

• Demonstrates an understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies

• Holds a relevant qualification in education, care or support (desirable but not essential)

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have the right to work in the UK

• Hold an enhanced DBS with the child barred list on the Update Service, or be willing to apply

• Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

If this Behaviour Mentor opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your up-to-date CV for consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.

We are acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are central to our work, and all appointments are subject to the relevant vetting and compliance checks.