Behaviour Mentor - Primary School & SEMH Support
Manchester & Surrounding Areas Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities Aspire People
Aspire People are recruiting confident, patient and resilient Behaviour Mentors to support pupils across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who understands the challenges some children face when managing emotions, responding to boundaries and engaging with learning. You will help pupils develop positive behaviour, build trusting relationships and overcome barriers that may affect their experience of school.
Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you will provide consistent guidance and encouragement to help pupils develop emotional regulation, improve their engagement and make positive choices throughout the school day.
The Role:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties
- Building positive relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries
- Helping pupils recognise triggers and develop strategies to manage their emotions
- Supporting agreed behaviour plans and positive reinforcement approaches
- Encouraging pupils to engage with classroom learning and school routines
- Supporting transitions, breaktimes and situations where pupils may need additional guidance
- Helping children develop communication, conflict-resolution and social skills
- Using appropriate de-escalation strategies in line with school policies and training
- Recording relevant observations and sharing feedback with teaching and pastoral staff
- Following safeguarding procedures and promoting a safe, inclusive environment
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has recent UK-based school experience supporting pupils with behavioural, SEMH or SEND needs within the last two years
- Has a calm, confident and consistent approach
- Can build rapport with pupils while maintaining professional boundaries
- Is resilient and able to respond constructively to challenging situations
- Understands positive behaviour support and the importance of emotional regulation
- Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Is committed to safeguarding and helping pupils achieve positive outcomes
Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Teaching Assistant, Pastoral Support Assistant or within a specialist provision would be particularly beneficial.
Why Work with Aspire People?
- Opportunities across a range of primary school settings
- Daily supply, short-term and long-term placements
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunities to develop experience in behaviour support and inclusive education
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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Behaviour Mentor - Primary School & SEMH Support employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
