Job Description
Behaviour Mentor Job Title: Behaviour Mentor Area: Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Start Date: February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (Term-time only) Salary: GBP95.00- GBP110.00 per day (DOE) 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 Tameside seeking a dedicated a SEMH Behaviour Mentor to join their supportive team. 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 Behaviour Support Worker 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 Behaviour Support Worker - What Were 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 To Be Eligible You Must: · 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. IND-TA IND-SEN