Salary: £100 - 115 per day + paid PAYE
Reference: BM-SEC-BOLT
Join Cover People as a Behaviour Mentor – Make a Difference!
Have you supported young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs before?
Are you confident building positive relationships with challenging teenagers?
Looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to change a young person's future?
This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive Secondary SEMH School in Bolton from September 2026. You'll work closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional and pastoral support, helping them engage with learning, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
The Behaviour Mentor Role:
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Start Date: September 2026.
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Contract: Full-time, long-term, with potential for permanency.
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm.
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Pay: £100–115 per day (DOE), paid directly through Cover People – no umbrella companies!
What You'll Be Doing:
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Provide one-to-one and small group behaviour mentoring for students with SEMH needs.
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Build positive, trusting relationships that promote engagement and emotional wellbeing.
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Support students to regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
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Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to manage behaviour positively and consistently.
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Encourage resilience, independence and confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
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Act as a positive role model, helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
About the School:
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Specialist SEMH Provision: A dedicated secondary school supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs through a nurturing and structured approach.
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Relationship-Focused: Staff place positive relationships at the heart of everything they do, creating a safe and supportive environment for every young person.
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Personalised Learning: Students benefit from tailored education programmes designed to meet their individual academic, social and emotional needs.
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Supportive Team: You'll join an experienced and collaborative staff team committed to helping every student succeed.
Why You'll Love This Role:
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Be part of a passionate and highly supportive SEND team.
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Competitive daily pay with excellent working conditions.
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Continuous support from a dedicated Now Education consultant.
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
What We're Looking For:
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A CV detailing your full education and work history.
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Proof of Right to Work & Address in the UK.
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A valid DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
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Two professional references.
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Experience supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural needs or additional needs is highly desirable.
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A calm, resilient and patient approach with excellent behaviour management skills.
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The ability to build positive relationships and inspire young people to achieve their potential.
Apply today for this Bolton Behaviour Mentor role – Start Making a Difference!
Contact Graham Warner at Cover People Manchester:
0161 505 0439
[email protected]
Or click APPLY below!
All applicants will need the necessary qualifications and will be offered work after successfully passing Cover People’s compliance checks.
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