Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor – Start September with Purpose

Stockport & Tameside | Opportunities Across East Manchester
New Academic Year, New Opportunity

Looking for a fresh start this September in a role where you can genuinely change lives?

Teaching Personnel are working with specialist SEMH provisions and alternative settings across Stockport and Tameside, supporting them in recruiting resilient, compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants/Behaviour Mentors for the new academic year.

Whether you’re experienced or looking to transition into education from care, youth work, or support roles, this is your chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you’ll support pupils who may experience social, emotional, and mental health challenges, helping them engage with education in a positive and structured way.

Your role may involve:

✅ Supporting students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, and complex backgrounds
✅ Building strong, trusting relationships to support emotional wellbeing
✅ Assisting with behaviour regulation and de-escalation strategies
✅ Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
✅ Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
✅ Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals

Every day brings new challenges, but also the chance to make a lasting difference in a young person’s life.

Why Join Teaching Personnel This September?

The start of the academic year is the perfect time to step into a new role, and we’re here to help you succeed.

When you join Teaching Personnel, you’ll benefit from:

⭐ Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)
⭐ FREE CPD & specialist SEMH training (behaviour support, de-escalation, trauma-informed practice)
⭐ Access to long-term, permanent, and flexible opportunities
⭐ Dedicated local consultants who understand SEMH settings and schools
⭐ Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals
⭐ Ongoing support, guidance & regular check-ins
⭐ The opportunity to build a long-term career in education or pastoral support

September is the ideal time to secure consistent work and become part of a supportive school community.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Education and teaching support
• Youth work and mentoring
• Residential or care work
• Psychology and education graduates

You’ll be a great fit if you:

✔ Have experience supporting young people (SEMH experience desirable but not essential)
✔ Are confident, or willing to learn, how to support challenging behaviour
✔ Have a calm, resilient and patient approach
✔ Are passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils
✔ Can commit to Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
✔ Hold (or are willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Make September Your Turning Point

This isn’t just another job - it’s a chance to make a real impact, develop valuable skills, and support pupils who need it most.

Start the new academic year with purpose.
Apply today and begin your SEMH journey with Teaching Personnel.

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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