SEMH Behavioural & Wellbeing Mentor

Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor (SEMH)

Location: Trafford
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing
Pay: Competitive Rates of Pay (Dependent on Experience)
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Be the Difference That Changes a Young Person's Future

Do you have the passion, resilience, and determination to support young people who need positive role models in their lives? Are you looking for a rewarding role where your guidance and encouragement can have a lasting impact?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in the Trafford area. This provision supports students aged 11-16 who experience a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, school avoidance, behavioural challenges, and difficulties managing relationships and emotions.

The Role

As a Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting students' emotional development, wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement with education. You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to create a supportive environment where young people feel safe, valued, and capable of achieving their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 mentoring sessions and targeted small-group interventions.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students based on trust and consistency.
• Support pupils in managing emotions, behaviours, and social interactions.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience, self-confidence, and personal growth.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and improve classroom engagement.
• Assist with behaviour support strategies and individual student plans.
• Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, transitions, and enrichment activities.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral teams.
• Encourage attendance, participation, and a positive attitude towards education.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or vulnerable learners.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be calm, patient, resilient, and able to remain positive in challenging situations.
• Understand trauma-informed and restorative approaches to behaviour.
• Be committed to helping young people achieve their full potential.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel is committed to supporting educators throughout their careers.

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

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Full-time, long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses, including SEMH, behaviour management, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice.
• Dedicated support from an experienced specialist consultant.
• Opportunities to work within outstanding specialist provisions across Greater Manchester.
• Clear pathways for progression into senior support, pastoral, and teaching roles.
• A welcoming candidate community that values your professional development and wellbeing.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and want a career where you can genuinely change lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a Behaviour & Wellbeing Mentor with Teaching Personnel and help empower young people to overcome challenges, realise their potential, and build brighter futures.

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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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