Position: Behaviour Mentor
Pay Rate: £95 - £110 per day (DOE)
Location: Stockport, Salford & Bolton
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term, ASAP Start
Make a real impact supporting young people
Are you passionate about supporting young people and using your experience in coaching, youth work, mentoring or support roles to help them succeed? Chalk Education is working with a specialist SEMH provision with multiple sites across Greater Manchester, including Stockport, Bolton and Salford. The school offers a supportive and structured environment for pupils who have faced barriers in mainstream education. With a strong focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), they aim to rebuild confidence, develop resilience, and re-engage learners with education.
What makes this provision unique
- Small class sizes allowing tailored, individualised support
- A strong focus on consistency, relationships, and clear routines
- A welcoming and supportive leadership team
- A collaborative staff culture built around pupil wellbeing
- A safe and inclusive setting where every young person is valued
Your role as a Behaviour Mentor
- Deliver 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
- Help pupils develop emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Act as a consistent, trusted role model
- Support the reinforcement of routines, expectations, and individual plans
- Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
- Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to track progress and outcomes
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need prior school-based experience to be successful in this role. This opportunity is ideal for individuals from backgrounds such as youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or support work who are looking to transition into education. The ideal candidate will:
- Remain calm, patient, and consistent in challenging situations
- Build strong, positive relationships with young people
- Demonstrate resilience, empathy, and adaptability
- Be motivated to develop a long-term career in education
- Be willing and able to travel between multiple sites if required
Essential requirements
- References confirming suitability to work with children
- Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
What we offer:
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Competitive daily pay
- Long-term, stable placements in supportive SEMH environments
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Pass on a pal, earn yourself and your referral £100.
About Chalk Education
Chalk is a specialist education recruitment agency providing tailored staffing solutions to schools and alternative provisions across the UK. We pride ourselves on our honest, relationship-led approach, taking time to understand both our candidates and the environments they thrive in.
We recruit SEND professionals for mainstream schools, specialist provisions and alternative settings, placing staff into short-term, long-term and permanent roles nationwide.
Safeguarding & Compliance
Chalk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We champion equality, diversity and inclusion and operate fully in line with GDPR regulations.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please contact James on 07300 118628 or email [email protected]
Pay: £95.00-£110.00 per day
Work Location: In person
