Behaviour Support Mentor
Location: Stockport
Salary: £98 - £110
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:15-16:00
Start Date: Immediate
Make a real difference. Build positive futures.
Are you a Behaviour Support Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Support Assistant with experience supporting secondary-aged students with autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour?
A growing specialist education group and alternative provision in Stockport, are seeking a calm, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Support Mentor to support young people with additional needs and barriers to learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong commitment to improving outcomes, developing staff and providing opportunities to build a long-term career in specialist education.
What you'll be doing
Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support to secondary-aged students.
Support pupils with ASC / Autism, ADHD, SEMH and challenging behaviour.
Build positive, trusting relationships and encourage engagement.
Promote emotional regulation, independence and positive choices.
Use de-escalation, restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
Follow EHCP outcomes, behaviour plans and individual risk assessments.
Adapt support to pupils' communication, sensory and learning needs.
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and wider professionals.
Maintain accurate behaviour, intervention and safeguarding records.We're looking for someone who
Has experience supporting young people with SEN, autism, ADHD or behavioural needs.
Is patient, resilient, consistent and confident under pressure.
Understands behaviour as a form of communication.
Can build rapport and motivate students who may be disengaged from education.
Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
Holds a Level 3+ qualification in education, psychology, childcare, youth work or a related field (desirable).
Has specialist or alternative provision experience (desirable).
Has positive handling or de-escalation training (desirable).Why join?
Join a growing national specialist education group.
Supportive leadership and a cohesive team culture.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing SEND training.
Development in autism, ADHD and behaviour support.
Genuine opportunities for career progression.
Make a meaningful difference every day.Apply today or call our Manchester branch on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity.
TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.
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