Do you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour and want to make a real difference in their lives? We're working with a specialist SEN school in Manchester that supports children and young people aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Autism (ASC), and behavioural challenges. The school is seeking a resilient, proactive Behaviour Support Mentor to join their team full-time from September.

This role is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, social care, or residential support who are confident in building positive relationships and encouraging change.

What You'll Be Doing:

Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs

Implementing behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques

Supporting students to engage with learning and improve social skills

Encouraging positive choices and building emotional resilience

Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and therapists to meet individual needs

Helping create a safe, consistent, and supportive school environment

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in behaviour support, youth work, mentoring, or similar roles

Calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure

Confident in managing challenging behaviour and maintaining boundaries

A positive role model who inspires and motivates young people

A child-only Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

What's On Offer:

£101.40 - £109.04 per day

Ongoing CPD including Behaviour Management & Team Teach training

Opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in young people's lives

Supportive and experienced school leadership team

Potential for permanent contracts after a successful trial period

Ideal Backgrounds Include:

Youth Work or Mentoring

Sports Coaching or Outdoor Education

Residential Care or Social Care

Alternative Provision or Pupil Referral Units (PRU)

SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants

How to Apply:
If you're ready to use your skills to support and inspire young people with behavioural needs, apply today or get in touch