Behaviour Mentor – South Manchester

Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School | South Manchester

Full-Time | Long-Term Role | September Start

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in the South Manchester area from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone who is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional and pastoral support. You will build positive relationships, promote engagement in learning and help create a safe, respectful and inclusive school environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Helping pupils develop emotional resilience, confidence and social skills.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral leaders and the SEN team to implement support plans.
• Acting as a positive role model both inside and outside the classroom.
• Promoting attendance, engagement and positive attitudes towards learning.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people, ideally in a secondary school, alternative provision or youth setting.
• Can build strong, professional relationships with students.
• Is calm, patient and confident when managing challenging behaviour.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to succeed.
• Holds relevant qualifications or experience in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching, psychology, social care or similar (desirable but not essential).

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. 

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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