Job Description

Behaviour Support Mentor - Secondary School
Bury Immediate Start 100 - 115 per day

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Mentor to join a welcoming Secondary School in Bury. This is a full-time position starting ASAP and offers a daily rate of 100 - 115 depending on experience.

This rewarding role involves supporting students who require additional behavioural and emotional support in school. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and SEN professionals to help pupils remain engaged in learning, build positive relationships and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The school is looking for someone who is calm, confident and passionate about supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour. You will play a key role in helping students develop coping strategies, improve attendance, and maintain positive behaviour throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group behaviour support
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom
• Assisting with behaviour management strategies
• Promoting engagement, emotional wellbeing and inclusion
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff

To be considered for this role, applicants must have previous experience working within schools or educational settings. Unfortunately, candidates without school-based or education experience will not be considered.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting young people in a secondary school or educational environment
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable students

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience within a supportive Secondary School environment.

To apply, please send your CV to (url removed)

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.