Job Description
Behaviour Support Mentor
Location: Salford
Salary: 90 - 110 depending on experience
Contract: Academic year to long-term
Are you a patient, resilient and engaging Behaviour Support Mentor looking for a rewarding role in an alternative provision school setting?
A specialist school in Salford is seeking a committed Behaviour Support Mentor to work with KS3 and KS4 students who present with challenging behaviour and additional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a structured, supportive, and well-led school environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in building positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn - ensuring they remain focused on their work and make expected academic progress throughout the school day.
The Role - Behaviour Support Mentor
As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will:
- Support KS3 and KS4 students with challenging behaviour on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Build strong, consistent and professional relationships with pupils
- Implement effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policy
- De-escalate incidents calmly and confidently
- Promote emotional regulation, resilience and positive routines
- Support students in accessing learning across the curriculum
- Work closely with teaching staff, SENCO and pastoral teams
- Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in behaviour support, SEMH, SEN, youth work, alternative provision, or secondary school settings.
About the School
- Well-resourced alternative provision based in Salford
- Highly regarded within the local community
- Strong leadership and clear behaviour systems
- Supportive and collaborative staff team
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities
- Focused on inclusion, progress and student wellbeing
The Ideal Behaviour Support Mentor Will Have:
- Experience working with secondary-aged students (KS3-KS4)
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
- Confidence working with challenging behaviour
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting young people
Desirable (but not essential):
- Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Psychology, Criminology or Education-related degree
- Experience in specialist schools, PRUs or SEMH settings
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay rates
- Long-term, stable opportunity
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives
- Excellent experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth justice or social work
- Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
If you are a resilient and passionate Behaviour Support Mentor ready to support KS3 and KS4 students in a specialist Rochdale school, click Apply Now to be considered.
