Behavior Mentor Manchester

Location: Manchester North West England

Contract Type: Full-Time Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

We are seeking a dedicated resilient and engaging Behavior Mentor to join an inclusive and supportive secondary school in Manchester. The school is committed to providing every student with the guidance structure and encouragement needed to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

This is a key pastoral role working closely with the SENCO Heads of Year and Pastoral Support Team to mentor pupils displaying challenging behavior social-emotional needs or low engagement in the classroom.

• 1:1 & Small Group Mentoring: Provide targeted 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions to help pupils regulate emotions build self-esteem and develop positive behavioral strategies.

• Classroom Support: Offer proactive support within the classroom to de-escalate challenging behaviors re-engage pupils in set tasks and minimize classroom disruptions.

• Behavior Intervention Plans: Work alongside the SENCO and Pastoral Team to implement and monitor individual behavior plans (IBPs) and tracking targets.

• Parent & Staff Liaison: Communicate regularly with teachers parents guardians and external support services to ensure a consistent approach to each pupils well-being and progress.

• Role Modeling: Act as a positive grounded and trusted role model encouraging attendance punctuality and respect across the school community.

• Experience: Proven experience working with children or young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs challenging behavior or SEN (e.g. in secondary schools alternative provision youth work or sports coaching).

• Skills: Strong de-escalation techniques high emotional intelligence active listening skills and outstanding behavior management ability.

• Personal Qualities: Resilience patience empathy confidence and the ability to build rapport quickly with hard-to-reach young people.

• Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo a full DBS application immediately).

• A warm collaborative pastoral team and supportive Senior Leadership Team.

• Onboarding safeguarding and ongoing professional development (including de-escalation/Team-Teach training opportunities).

• Excellent transport links across Greater Manchester and on-site parking.

If you are a passionate Behavior Mentor ready to make a positive impact on young people in Manchester please submit your updated CV today for immediate consideration!