SEND Behaviour Mentor – Oldham

Location: Oldham
Salary: £107.71–£115 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: ASAP

Milk Education is seeking confident, patient and resilient SEND Behaviour Mentors to work across schools and specialist settings in Oldham.

We are looking for individuals who can build positive relationships with pupils who may experience social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, emotional regulation difficulties or behavioural challenges. This role would suit candidates with experience in education, youth work, mentoring, residential care or other settings supporting children and young people.

The Role

As a SEND Behaviour Mentor, you may be responsible for:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who need additional behavioural or emotional support.

• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent role model.

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, confidence and social development.

• Using positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and participation.

• Helping pupils manage challenging situations through calm communication and de-escalation.

• Supporting pupils to access learning and develop positive routines.

• Working with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to follow individual support plans.

• Helping maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional or additional needs.

• Experience in a school, youth work, mentoring, residential care or similar setting is beneficial.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Confidence managing challenging situations professionally.

• The ability to encourage positive choices while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

• A genuine interest in supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and development.

The following qualifications and experience would be desirable but are not essential:

• Team Teach or other positive handling training.

• Behaviour management and de-escalation training.

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, autism or ADHD.

• Trauma-informed practice training.

• A degree in Psychology, Childhood Studies, Education or a related subject.

• Relevant youth work, mentoring, childcare or support qualifications.

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Competitive daily rates 

• Full-time, part-time, temporary and long-term opportunities.

• Access to schools and specialist SEND settings across Oldham.

• Fast-track registration and compliance support.

• Access to Milk Academy training and development.

• Wellbeing resources and dedicated consultant support.

• Opportunities to develop your experience supporting children and young people.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience and the requirements of the assignment.

To find out more or apply, contact Marli at Milk Education on 0161 327 0001 or email marli.mendes@milk-education.co.uk.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting high standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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