Behaviour Mentor – South Manchester Location: South Manchester Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, term-time only) Pay Range: £89–£105 per day School Context: This large 11–16 secondary school in South Manchester is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 who are at risk of exclusion or disengagement. The school prioritises inclusion and runs several intervention programmes aimed at supporting students’ social, emotional and behavioural development. Position Overview: The Behaviour Mentor will work closely with the pastoral and SEND teams to reduce disruption and improve pupil conduct. The role involves in-class support, small group work and mentoring sessions outside the classroom, often with vulnerable or high-need students. Key Responsibilities: Provide targeted mentoring for students with behavioural and emotional needs Lead small intervention groups and structured restorative sessions Supervise pupils in the school’s internal isolation or reflection unit when required Liaise with parents/carers and pastoral leaders to ensure a joined-up approach Track and report on pupil engagement and progress Who We’re Looking For: Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth services or mental health settings Confidence in de-escalation, setting clear boundaries, and promoting positive behaviour Understanding of behaviour management techniques and safeguarding procedures Committed to supporting long-term student progress, not just short-term compliance Resilient, patient and able to remain calm under pressure Additional Information: The school provides regular CPD and is part of a wider multi-academy trust, offering development opportunities across several sites. This role could be a stepping stone into education psychology, pastoral leadership, or teaching for the right candidate. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.