Job Title: Behaviour Mentor – SEND Specialist Setting Location: SEND Secondary School – Central Manchester Contract: Full-time (preferred) Start Date: September Are you driven to make a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? Axcis Education is looking for a patient, emotionally aware and supportive professional to join a dedicated team in a specialist secondary school in Central Manchester. This is a full-time position and offers a rewarding opportunity to play a meaningful role in the day-to-day progress of students who benefit from additional support with behaviour and emotional regulation. The Role: In this role, you’ll work closely with students who present with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other complex behaviours. Your role will be to support them in regulating their emotions, staying focused in class, and building self-confidence in both learning and social situations. You'll act as a trusted adult, helping to create a calm, structured environment where every young person can feel safe, heard, and supported. Your Responsibilities Will Include: - Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups throughout the school day - Helping students manage behaviour through consistency, routine and positive relationships - Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and therapists to support individual student plans - Promoting positive social skills and emotional development - Assisting students with learning tasks, class participation, and transitions between lessons - Monitoring and reporting on progress and areas of concern to the wider pastoral/SEND team - Contributing to a safe, respectful and nurturing school culture Who We’re Looking For: We’re keen to hear from individuals who have: - Experience supporting young people with SEND or behavioural needs (school, youth work, residential care or similar) - A calm, emotionally intelligent approach, especially in challenging moments - An interest or background in Autism, SEMH, ADHD, speech and language delay or trauma-informed practice - Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude - Confidence in managing challenging behaviour with empathy and structure - A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one prior to start) Why Join Axcis? You'll be placed in a supportive SEND secondary school with experienced staff who value teamwork. We offer free training once registered and a referral bonus if you recommend a friend. Join us to make a real difference in a setting where your support truly matters.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laurene Pierrot on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5013.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Laurene Pierrot&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5013</strong></strong>