Details:
- Salary: £95 - 105 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Rochdale Greater Manchester
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
Behaviour Mentor - Specialist Secondary School
Location: Rochdale
Salary: £95-£105 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Start the new academic year by making a real difference.
Are you a resilient, patient and proactive Behaviour Mentor who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and challenging behaviour?
A welcoming specialist secondary school in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant to join its experienced team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to start the new academic year in a rewarding role, supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH needs to regulate their emotions, manage behaviour and access learning.
The Role
You will provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop positive behaviours and routines.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and challenging behaviour.
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
Using effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
Remaining calm, patient and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SEN professionals.
Encouraging pupils to engage with learning and develop confidence and independence.
Helping to maintain a safe, structured and inclusive environment.About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Patient, resilient and consistent in their approach.
Confident managing challenging behaviour and remaining calm under pressure.
Engaging, proactive and passionate about supporting young people.
Experienced in behaviour support, SEN, SEMH, youth work or education.
Ideally experienced working within a residential, care or specialist behaviour setting.
A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
Team Teach trained or willing to undertake training.If you're ready to start the new academic year in a rewarding specialist education role, apply today and take the next step in your career.
TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.
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