Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Provision (Blackburn)
📍 Location: Blackburn
📅 Start Date: 6th January 2026
🕒 Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (08:30am - 3:30pm), Term Time Only
💰 Pay: £106 - £115 per day (dependent on experience)
We are recruiting a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to support students within a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision in Blackburn. This full-time role involves working both 1:1 and in small groups, supporting young people who may display challenging behaviours and require individualised emotional and behavioural support.
The ideal candidate will be patient, proactive, and committed to helping students build confidence, regulate emotions, and engage positively in learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 behaviour support to students with SEMH needs
Support pupils in managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation strategies
Assist with personalised learning plans and behaviour intervention strategies
Build trusting, supportive relationships with students
Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and pastoral teams
Help maintain a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
Requirements:
Must hold an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (UDS) or be willing to apply and pay for one
Must be able to provide 24 months of employment references with no large gaps in employment history
Experience working with young people or individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable
A resilient, calm, and proactive approach to behaviour support
What's on Offer:
🌟 A rewarding role supporting young people who need it most
🌟 Supportive SEMH provision with a strong pastoral team
🌟 Consistent weekday hours - term time only
🌟 Competitive daily pay of £106-£115
Interested?
If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs and are ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
* You must have legal right to work in the UK
* You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.
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