Job description
Behaviour Mentor
Job Title: Behaviour Mentor (SEMH)
Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Start Date: February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £ -£ per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
About the School
Do you have a calm, resilient, and caring nature, along with a genuine commitment to supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are partnering with a warm, inclusive specialist school in Oldham that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their established and supportive team. This rewarding role offers the chance to positively influence the lives of pupils who benefit from consistency, encouragement, and tailored support to reach their full potential.
SEMH Behaviour Support Worker – Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
2. Work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities, behaviour management, and targeted interventions
3. Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day
4. Support the monitoring of pupil progress and maintain clear communication with staff and families
SEMH Behaviour Support Worker – Person Specification
5. Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (education, care, or youth settings)
6. A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to behaviour support
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
8. A sound understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies
9. A relevant qualification in education, care, or support is advantageous but not essential
SEMH Behaviour Support Worker – To Be Eligible You Must:
10. Hold the Right to Work in the UK
11. Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
12. 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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