Behaviour Mentor - Special Schools

Behaviour Mentor - Special Schools

Manchester Local Authority Special Schools | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | September 2026

Make a real difference where it matters most.

Empowering Learning is proud to work in partnership with a number of Manchester Local Authority Special Schools and specialist provisions, providing exceptional staff who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand, we are looking to recruit caring, resilient and confident Behaviour Mentors to work across a range of specialist settings from September 2026.

Our partner schools support pupils with a variety of additional needs including Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), Complex Needs and Communication Difficulties. Every day presents a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young person's education and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support, helping them to regulate their emotions, engage positively in learning and develop confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

You may be supporting pupils:

On a 1:1 basis
In small intervention groups
Within the classroom alongside teaching staff
Around the wider school environment during unstructured timesYou'll become a trusted adult who helps pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

We're looking for people with experience in:

Behaviour support within schools
SEND education
Youth work
Children's residential care
Sports coaching
Mental health support
Youth offending or mentoring
Care and support workMost importantly, we're looking for people who are patient, resilient, approachable and passionate about helping children succeed.

Why choose Empowering Learning?

Empowering Learning is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, working with a large network of Local Authority schools, specialist provisions and Multi-Academy Trusts across Greater Manchester.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

Opportunities in highly regarded specialist schools
Flexible daily supply, long-term and permanent positions
Competitive rates of pay
Weekly pay
Free CPD and professional development
A dedicated consultant who specialises in SEND education
Ongoing career support and progression opportunitiesWhether you're an experienced Behaviour Mentor or looking to transfer your skills into education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your September role with Empowering Learning.

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