Role description
BEHAVIOUR MENTOR - SPECIALIST SEMH SCHOOL
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Key Stages: Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4 (KS1 - KS4)
Start Date: September
Pay Rate: £110 - £130 per day (PAYE)
Contract Type: Temporary with a genuine view to Permanent
Are you resilient, empathetic, and ready to transform young lives?
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a progressive specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Blackpool this September.
Supporting pupils ranging from Key Stage 1 up to Key Stage 4 , this role is vital in helping young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs overcome barriers, build self-esteem, and successfully re-engage with their education.
If you have a background in youth work, sports coaching, residential care, or challenging behaviour support, this is your chance to step into a rewarding role where you can make an immediate, lasting impact.
Why Choose This Role?
Competitive Pay: £110 - £130 per day (PAYE setup with holiday pay included).
Career Growth: A temporary-to-permanent opportunity for candidates who prove their dedication.
Diverse Age Range: Support the developmental journeys of pupils from early primary years right through to secondary school completion (KS1-KS4).
Supportive Environment: Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team of educators and specialist support staff.
What You Will Be Doing:
Providing 1-to-1 and small group mentoring tailored to the developmental stages of children and teenagers with SEMH needs.
Using positive behaviour management and effective de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe, calm, and nurturing environment.
Building trusting, professional relationships to guide pupils through emotional regulation and personal growth.
Collaborating with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and external agencies to track progress and implement behaviour support plans.
What We Are Looking For:
Proven experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or working within a special school / AP setting.
High emotional resilience, patience, and exceptional de-escalation skills.
A valid Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to process a new one via PAYE).
Apply Now!
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