Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Mentor

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor (SEMH)
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 1st December 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

Are you a patient, resilient, and nurturing individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale seeking a dedicated SEMH Mentor to join their supportive teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and guidance to thrive in their learning and development.

SEMH Mentor Role and Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Promote positive routines, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day.
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate effectively with staff and families.

SEMH Mentor - What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/behavioural needs (in school, care, or youth work).
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to managing behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• An understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies.
• A relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential.

SEMH Mentor - Eligibility Requirements

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply).
• Be able to provide two professional references (child related preferred).

Please submit your up to date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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