Long-Term | Full-Time | Knutsford
Be the person who helps a young person find their confidence, regulate their emotions and move forward.
Do you have the confidence, resilience and patience to support young people when things feel difficult?
As a Pastoral Behaviour Mentor, you'll work with pupils who may have experienced challenges in mainstream education, helping them to understand their emotions, develop emotional regulation, manage behaviour and build the confidence to succeed.
This is a role where your approach really matters.
You'll become a consistent and trusted adult for young people who may find it difficult to manage their emotions, communicate how they are feeling or respond positively when situations become challenging.
Through strong relationships, clear boundaries, emotional regulation strategies and positive encouragement, you'll help pupils develop the skills they need to manage themselves, engage with education and make positive choices.
About the Role
You'll provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop the emotional and behavioural skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.
You'll support young people to:
Develop emotional regulation and self-awareness
Recognise and communicate their emotions
Understand their triggers and identify strategies that help them regulate
Manage frustration, anxiety and challenging situations
Develop positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning
Build confidence, resilience and self-belief
Develop positive relationships with staff and peers
Re-engage with education
Make positive choices and take increasing responsibility for their behaviour
Overcome barriers to learning and recognise their progressYou'll work closely with teachers, SEN staff and the wider pastoral team to provide a consistent approach, clear expectations and positive reinforcement.
Your Experience Matters
You don't necessarily need previous school experience.
We're interested in people who understand that behaviour is communication and who can remain calm, consistent and confident when supporting young people through challenging moments.
Your experience could come from:
Teaching Assistant or SEN roles
Youth Work
Residential or Children's Care
Support Work
Sports Coaching
Mentoring
Pastoral Support
Community or Outreach Work
Care WorkIf you've supported young people to manage emotions, develop confidence, build relationships or overcome difficult situations, your experience could be incredibly valuable in this setting.
We're Looking For Someone Who Can
Stay calm and confident when situations become challenging
Support young people with emotional regulation and SEMH needs
Build trusting and professional relationships
Set clear, consistent boundaries
Understand the importance of co-regulation and positive role modelling
Recognise triggers and respond appropriately
Encourage young people to develop their own emotional regulation strategies
Challenge behaviour positively while maintaining strong relationships
Celebrate progress, however small
Work confidently as part of a wider pastoral and education team
Why This Role?
Because you won't simply be managing behaviour.
You'll be helping young people understand themselves, regulate their emotions and believe that they can succeed.
You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop your experience within SEND and SEMH education and see the impact of your support first-hand.
Could You Be The Difference?
If you're a Pastoral Behaviour Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, SEN Practitioner, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Support Worker or Care Worker and you're ready for a role where your experience and personality can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Helen Davies at Simply Education on (phone number removed) to find out more
Salary description
£20000.00 - £25000.00 per year