Behaviour Mentor at Smile Education

Graduate Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School

Location: Greater Manchester
Employer: Smile Education
Role Type: Long-term, full-time

Smile Education is recruiting a resilient and motivated Graduate Behaviour Mentor to support a welcoming and well‑established secondary school in Greater Manchester
. This long‑term, full‑time role is ideal for recent graduates who are interested in a future career in education, psychology, youth work, or pastoral support and are looking to gain hands‑on experience working with young people who require additional behavioural and emotional support.

As a Graduate Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning. This role is an excellent stepping stone into careers in teaching, educational psychology or pastoral leadership
.

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with behavioural, emotional, or social needs
• Support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs to remain engaged in learning
• Assist pupils in developing positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation skills
• Support classroom behaviour and de‑escalation strategies in line with school policies
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, behaviour, and engagement
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils to promote trust and consistency
• Support intervention sessions, inclusion work, and pastoral initiatives
• Maintain a safe, calm, and supportive learning environment

• A degree in any subject
• A genuine interest in behaviour support, pastoral care, or youth work
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Resilience, patience, and a calm, professional approach
• The ability to support behaviour management and de‑escalation
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Long‑term placements in local secondary schools
• Weekly pay every Friday
• A dedicated education consultant providing ongoing support
• Access to CPD, safeguarding, SEMH, and behaviour management training
• Valuable experience to support future careers in education, psychology, counselling, or pastoral roles
• Opportunities across Oldham, North Manchester, Rochdale, and Bury

Click ‘Apply Now’ and a dedicated consultant will be in touch to discuss our quick and easy registration process if you are successful.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS, barred list check, prohibited list check, and qualifications verification.