Are you working in Youth Work, Community Outreach, Mentoring, or Sports Coaching and ready to transition into a school setting? A thriving secondary school in Preston is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour & Engagement Mentor to join their pastoral and inclusion team. This role focuses on bridging the gap between disengaged students and education. Many students face social, emotional, and personal barriers that make mainstream classrooms a struggle. We need someone grounded, energetic, and relatable who knows how to build rapport, earn respect, and channel energy into positive focus. Classroom teaching experience is not required. We are actively seeking professionals with strong life experience and transferable skills from community and youth backgrounds. Transferable Backgrounds Welcomed: Youth Workers & Outreach Mentors: Experienced in engaging vulnerable young people, conflict resolution, restorative conversations, and de-escalation. Sports Coaches...

Behaviour Mentor - Oldham, Greater Manchester Location: Oldham, OL9 Start Date: November 2026 Contract Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, term-time only) Pay Range: 110- 120 per day School Context: This large primary school in Oldham is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support students across Key Stages 1 and 2 who are at risk of exclusion or disengagement. The school prioritises inclusion and runs several intervention programmes aimed at supporting students' social, emotional and behavioural development. Position Overview: The Behaviour Mentor will work closely with the pastoral and SEND teams to reduce disruption and improve pupil conduct. The role involves in-class support, small group work and mentoring sessions outside the classroom, often with vulnerable or high-need students. Key Responsibilities: Provide targeted mentoring for students with behavioural and emotional needs Lead small intervention groups and structured restorative sessions Supervise pupils in the school's...

Are you a passionate Forest School practitioner or outdoor educator looking to transform lives through nature-based learning? We are recruiting an energetic and nurturing Forest School Teacher / Practitioner for a forward-thinking Alternative Provision (AP) in Burnley . This position offers a clear temp-to-perm pathway for someone who thrives outside of the four walls of a standard classroom. You will lead outdoor education and practical woodland sessions for children and young people who have faced barriers in mainstream schooling, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, neurodiversity (ASC, ADHD), and school-related anxiety. Role & Key Responsibilities Plan, risk-assess, and deliver practical, therapeutic Forest School sessions across primary and secondary AP cohorts. Lead bushcraft, tool work, shelter building, campfire cooking, nature craft, and conservation tasks to promote self-esteem, teamwork, and resilience. Use outdoor, hands-on...

A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Kirkham (PR4) is seeking an empathetic, proactive, and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4 student with additional learning needs. This role focuses on providing personalised academic support, building emotional resilience, and helping the student access the mainstream curriculum with confidence. You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCo, and pastoral leads to create a positive, structured learning environment. This position is ideal for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a Psychology/Education graduate seeking secondary school experience, or a dedicated youth worker looking for consistent school hours. Key Responsibilities Targeted 1:1 Support: Work individually with an assigned secondary pupil across core and foundation subjects, breaking down tasks and adapting materials to match their learning pace. Emotional & Behavioural Regulation: Promote positive...

Are you a resilient, energetic, and positive role model who can connect with teenagers and turn challenging behaviour around? We are looking for a confident and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant / Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Preston . This is a long-term, full-time role suited for an experienced Cover Supervisor, Sports Coach, Youth Worker, Ex-Forces personnel, or specialist Teaching Assistant who understands how to build mutual respect with high school students (ages 11-16). You will work directly with pupils who exhibit challenging behaviours, low engagement, or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them stay regulated, focused, and on track with their learning. The Role & Key Responsibilities Provide classroom-based behaviour management and 1:1/small-group intervention for students struggling to engage with secondary curriculum lessons. Act as an on-call de-escalation responder, defusing heightened situations...

Reflect Room Manager - Secondary School (Temporary Full-Time) East Lancashire Immediate Start Until Christmas Veritas Education Are you a confident, resilient and highly organised individual with experience working with young people? Veritas Education is currently recruiting for a Reflect Room Manager to join a welcoming secondary school in East Lancashire on a full-time temporary basis until Christmas , with an immediate start available. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in behaviour support, pastoral care, youth work, teaching assistance, cover supervision, education welfare or school administration who are passionate about helping students make positive choices and succeed in school. The Role As the Reflect Room Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the school's behaviour and pastoral systems. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the Reflect Room, providing a structured environment where students can reflect on...

SEMH Learning Mentor (Mainstream Primary) Location: Leyland, Lancashire (Multi-Site Primary Provision) Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time (Monday to Friday, starting after October half term) Daily Rate: 95 - 120 per day (dependent on experience) Setting: Mainstream Primary Schools (SEMH & Inclusion Focus) About the Role Are you passionate about making a real difference in young children's lives? We are currently recruiting a resilient and compassionate SEMH Learning Mentor to join a network of supportive mainstream primary schools across Lancashire, starting right after the October half term. Our partner primary schools aim to provide each pupil with the necessary emotional, pastoral, and academic support to meet their learning needs while remaining integrated within a mainstream classroom environment. We work closely with families, SENCOs, and supporting agencies to deliver a high standard of care for every young learner. The focus across these primary...