Behaviour & Learning Mentor

Behaviour Mentor – SEMH School (Chorley)
Full-Time | ASAP Start | Temp-to-Perm (12 Term Weeks)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a specialist SEMH provision in Chorley to recruit a Behaviour Mentor to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time role on a 12-week temporary to permanent contract, offering the opportunity to secure a long-term position within a supportive and structured setting.

The Role

You will be supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom display challenging behaviours and require consistent, patient, and structured support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group behavioural support
• Supporting students to regulate emotions and engage in learning
• Implementing behaviour management strategies consistently
• Building strong, professional relationships with pupils and staff
• Acting as a positive role model at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with SEMH, behaviour, or vulnerable young people (education, youth work, care, or similar)
• Reliable and consistent in attendance, approach, and expectations
• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Resilient, patient, and able to build rapport quickly
• Team player with a proactive attitude

What We Offer

• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role after 12 weeks
• Supportive school environment with experienced staff
• Ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel throughout your placement
• Valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, term time only)

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.
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