SEMH Behaviour Support Mentor

SEMH Behaviour Support Mentor (BSM) – Manchester
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Teaching Personnel

Be the Positive Influence That Changes a Young Person's Future

Do you have the resilience, empathy, and determination to support young people facing barriers to education?

Teaching Personnel is seeking passionate SEMH Behaviour Support Mentors to work in specialist schools and alternative provisions across Manchester. These settings support students who may present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, depression, attachment difficulties, trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour, and difficulties engaging with mainstream education.

This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide 1:1 mentoring and targeted emotional support.
• Support students with behaviour regulation and coping strategies.
• Encourage engagement in learning and positive social interactions.
• Implement behaviour support plans and intervention strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Act as a positive role model both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with conflict resolution and restorative approaches.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Background in education, youth work, support work, mental health, coaching, or similar settings is advantageous.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Resilience, patience, and a calm, consistent approach.
• Ability to build rapport with hard-to-reach young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to specialist SEMH and behaviour management training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for career progression within education and pastoral support.
• The opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people every single day.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and want a career where no two days are the same, apply now and join Teaching Personnel in making a real difference throughout Manchester.

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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