Student Behaviour Mentor – SEMH Setting
| Posting date: | 08 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £130 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 210804 |
Summary
Student Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Setting
Location: Manchester
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Temporary (with temp-to-perm opportunity)
Pay: £110-£130 per day (dependent on experience)
We are seeking a dedicated Student Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEMH provision in Manchester. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support secondary-aged pupils who require additional guidance with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in education.
Many of the students you will support may have experienced challenges within mainstream education. Your role will be to provide consistency, structure, and encouragement, helping them rebuild confidence and develop positive relationships with learning.
This is a dynamic, relationship-focused role where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
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Supporting students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
Supporting students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
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Managing and de-escalating situations calmly and effectively
Managing and de-escalating situations calmly and effectively
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Encouraging engagement with learning and daily school routines
Encouraging engagement with learning and daily school routines
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Assisting teaching staff in adapting activities to meet individual needs
Assisting teaching staff in adapting activities to meet individual needs
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Supporting the development of resilience, self-regulation, and positive behaviours
Supporting the development of resilience, self-regulation, and positive behaviours
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Contributing to a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
Contributing to a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
You will act as a consistent and trusted presence, helping students feel supported and understood.
This role would suit individuals who:
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Have experience working with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
Have experience working with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
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Come from a background in education, youth work, care, or similar settings
Come from a background in education, youth work, care, or similar settings
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Are calm, confident, and resilient, particularly in high-pressure situations
Are calm, confident, and resilient, particularly in high-pressure situations
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Build strong relationships through empathy and consistency
Build strong relationships through empathy and consistency
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Are proactive, committed, and passionate about supporting young people
Are proactive, committed, and passionate about supporting young people
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Are seeking a long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role
Are seeking a long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role
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A role where your impact is visible and meaningful every day
A role where your impact is visible and meaningful every day
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A supportive and experienced staff team
A supportive and experienced staff team
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Access to training and professional development opportunities
Access to training and professional development opportunities
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A clear pathway to a permanent position
A clear pathway to a permanent position
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A structured environment where staff wellbeing and support are prioritised
A structured environment where staff wellbeing and support are prioritised
This provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to:
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Undertake an Enhanced DBS check
Undertake an Enhanced DBS check
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Provide satisfactory references
Provide satisfactory references
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Demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and re-engage with education, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to apply.
Location: Manchester
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Temporary (with temp-to-perm opportunity)
Pay: £110-£130 per day (dependent on experience)
We are seeking a dedicated Student Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEMH provision in Manchester. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support secondary-aged pupils who require additional guidance with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in education.
Many of the students you will support may have experienced challenges within mainstream education. Your role will be to provide consistency, structure, and encouragement, helping them rebuild confidence and develop positive relationships with learning.
This is a dynamic, relationship-focused role where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include:
-
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
-
Supporting students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
Supporting students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
-
Managing and de-escalating situations calmly and effectively
Managing and de-escalating situations calmly and effectively
-
Encouraging engagement with learning and daily school routines
Encouraging engagement with learning and daily school routines
-
Assisting teaching staff in adapting activities to meet individual needs
Assisting teaching staff in adapting activities to meet individual needs
-
Supporting the development of resilience, self-regulation, and positive behaviours
Supporting the development of resilience, self-regulation, and positive behaviours
-
Contributing to a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
Contributing to a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
You will act as a consistent and trusted presence, helping students feel supported and understood.
This role would suit individuals who:
-
Have experience working with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
Have experience working with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
-
Come from a background in education, youth work, care, or similar settings
Come from a background in education, youth work, care, or similar settings
-
Are calm, confident, and resilient, particularly in high-pressure situations
Are calm, confident, and resilient, particularly in high-pressure situations
-
Build strong relationships through empathy and consistency
Build strong relationships through empathy and consistency
-
Are proactive, committed, and passionate about supporting young people
Are proactive, committed, and passionate about supporting young people
-
Are seeking a long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role
Are seeking a long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role
-
A role where your impact is visible and meaningful every day
A role where your impact is visible and meaningful every day
-
A supportive and experienced staff team
A supportive and experienced staff team
-
Access to training and professional development opportunities
Access to training and professional development opportunities
-
A clear pathway to a permanent position
A clear pathway to a permanent position
-
A structured environment where staff wellbeing and support are prioritised
A structured environment where staff wellbeing and support are prioritised
This provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to:
-
Undertake an Enhanced DBS check
Undertake an Enhanced DBS check
-
Provide satisfactory references
Provide satisfactory references
-
Demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and re-engage with education, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to apply.