Behaviour Mentor – Stockport

Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School

Location: Stockport – Secondary School
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

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 Stockport area from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone who thrives on building positive relationships and helping students overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional or social support. You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, improving engagement and helping students achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group behavioural support.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Working alongside teaching staff, pastoral teams and SEN professionals.
• Encouraging positive behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.
• Implementing behaviour support plans and restorative approaches.
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring or support role.
• Has excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Remains calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations.
• Can build strong professional relationships with students and staff.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Experience supporting students with SEMH, autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour is highly 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 through PAYE
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
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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. 

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