Behaviour Mentor
Position:SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Full Time, Term-time only
Rate of Pay: £95.00 - £110.00 per day
Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
About the School:
Are you a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are proud to be working alongside a supportive and forward-thinking specialist school in Manchester that is seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Mentor to join their team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping pupils build confidence, develop coping strategies, and achieve their full potential in a structured and nurturing environment.
Classroom experience is beneficial but not essential. However, a good understanding of SEN/SEMH needs and the challenges young people may face is important.
In the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
*Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual student needs.
*Support pupils in managing their emotions and behaviour, promoting positive choices and engagement in learning.
*Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support strategies are in place.
The ideal candidate will have:
*Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
*A calm, patient, and empathetic approach when working with students.
*The ability to remain adaptable and responsive in a dynamic school setting.
*A collaborative attitude and commitment to contributing positively to the wider school community.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
*Hold Right to Work in the UK
*Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
*Provide two professional, child related references covering the last two years.


If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
IND-SEN
Job advert description
Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Join a specialist school in Preston as a SEMH Behaviour Mentor and help pupils thrive with 1:1 and small group support, foster independence, and make a real difference every day!