SEMH Behaviour and Leaning Mentor in Salford

Behaviour & Learning Mentor

Salford | Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start Available

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education and reach their full potential? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behaviour & Learning Mentor to join a specialist alternative provision in the Salford area.

This rewarding role involves supporting students aged 11-16 who require additional intervention to succeed in education. The provision supports pupils with a range of needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, trauma-related needs, attachment difficulties, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, and behavioural needs.

The school offers small class sizes, a nurturing approach to education, and a strong focus on relationship-building. Staff work collaboratively to help students re-engage with learning, develop confidence, improve behaviour, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom. This makes it an ideal setting for candidates who are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group behavioural support.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students to promote engagement and trust.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and conflict resolution strategies.
• Help students access learning and remain focused during lessons.
• Implement behaviour support plans and intervention strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance, and personal development.
• Support students during unstructured times, transitions, and enrichment activities.
• Work alongside teaching staff, families, and external professionals to support student progress.
• Monitor, record, and report on behaviour, wellbeing, and achievement.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs.
• Background in education, youth work, coaching, support work, residential care, or similar settings is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and professionally.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Team Teach training is advantageous but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE with no umbrella company deductions.
• Dedicated personal consultant who understands the education sector.
• Access to free and discounted CPD training, including behaviour management, safeguarding, SEMH awareness, and Team Teach.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
• Flexible registration process and continued career support.
• Access to a wide network of schools and specialist provisions across Greater Manchester.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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