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Behaviour Mentor

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Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Eccles, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£100 - £110 Daily
Temporary
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a SEMH Behaviour Intervention Assistant to work within a specialist provision in Salford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to access education.

About the School

This specialist provision caters for pupils aged KS2–KS4 who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated behavioural challenges. Many students have experienced barriers to learning such as disrupted education, trauma, or difficulties engaging in mainstream environments.

The setting offers a highly supportive, structured, and nurturing environment, with small class sizes and a strong emphasis on pastoral care, emotional development, and re-engagement with learning. Staff work closely together to create a safe and consistent environment where students can thrive.

Role Overview

As a Behaviour Intervention Assistant, you will support students with SEMH needs by promoting positive behaviour, encouraging engagement, and helping them develop key life and emotional regulation skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Implement and follow individual behaviour support plans
Use effective strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviour
Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and social skills
Build strong, trusting relationships to support engagement and attendance
Assist teachers in delivering lessons and adapting materials where required
Monitor, track, and record pupil progress and behaviour
Provide support during unstructured times such as breaks and transitions
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral support

Requirements

Essential:

Previous experience working with children or young people
Experience supporting individuals with SEMH needs
Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure
Desirable:

Team Teach or similar behaviour management training
Background in education, youth work, care, or support settings
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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Reference: 225332580

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Behaviour Mentor

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Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library

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Eccles, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£100 - £110 Daily
Temporary
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a SEMH Behaviour Intervention Assistant to work within a specialist provision in Salford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to access education.

About the School

This specialist provision caters for pupils aged KS2–KS4 who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated behavioural challenges. Many students have experienced barriers to learning such as disrupted education, trauma, or difficulties engaging in mainstream environments.

The setting offers a highly supportive, structured, and nurturing environment, with small class sizes and a strong emphasis on pastoral care, emotional development, and re-engagement with learning. Staff work closely together to create a safe and consistent environment where students can thrive.

Role Overview

As a Behaviour Intervention Assistant, you will support students with SEMH needs by promoting positive behaviour, encouraging engagement, and helping them develop key life and emotional regulation skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Implement and follow individual behaviour support plans
Use effective strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviour
Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and social skills
Build strong, trusting relationships to support engagement and attendance
Assist teachers in delivering lessons and adapting materials where required
Monitor, track, and record pupil progress and behaviour
Provide support during unstructured times such as breaks and transitions
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral support

Requirements

Essential:

Previous experience working with children or young people
Experience supporting individuals with SEMH needs
Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure
Desirable:

Team Teach or similar behaviour management training
Background in education, youth work, care, or support settings
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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
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Reference: 225332580

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