Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Mentor

Job Title:

Behaviour Mentor (SEMH)
Area:
Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Start Date:

Monday 1st December 2025
Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £525–£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Are you a patient, resilient, and nurturing individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale seeking a dedicated SEMH Mentor to join their supportive teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and guidance to thrive in their learning and development.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Promote positive routines, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day.
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate effectively with staff and families.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/behavioural needs (in school, care, or youth work).
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to managing behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• An understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies.
• A relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential.

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply).
• Be able to provide two professional references (child‑related preferred).

Please submit your up‑to‑date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do – all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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