Behaviour Support Mentor

Behaviour Support Mentor – Secondary School – Tameside

Location: Tameside
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only (Mon–Fri, 8:15am–3:30pm)
Pay Rate: £95–£120 per day (based on experience and qualifications)

Role Summary:

A large secondary school in Tameside is seeking a passionate and resilient Behaviour Support Mentor to work closely with a targeted cohort of students who display challenging behaviour or are at risk of disengagement or exclusion. This role is ideal for those with a background in youth work, mentoring, or alternative provision.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class and withdrawal support to students with SEMH or behavioural needs.

• Lead small group and 1:1 behaviour intervention sessions focusing on anger management, emotional regulation, and self-reflection.

• Supervise the school’s internal reflection or isolation room, maintaining a calm, supportive environment.

• Support restorative conversations between pupils and staff following incidents.

• Record incidents and interventions accurately using CPOMS or school safeguarding systems.

• Collaborate with the pastoral team, SENCo, and external agencies to ensure a consistent approach to behaviour support.

• Monitor pupil engagement, track intervention outcomes, and contribute to student review meetings.

• Build positive, long-term relationships with students and act as a key worker for a small number of pupils.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience working with young people in challenging settings (e.g. PRU, youth offending, mentoring).

• Confident managing behaviour with de-escalation strategies.

• Resilience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Team Teach training desirable but not essential.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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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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