Behaviour Mentor – Wirral | TalentBoard

Are you driven to support young people who need patience, guidance and a consistent positive role model?

TalentBoard is looking for dedicated Behaviour Mentors to work with a number of nurturing and inclusive primary and secondary schools across the Wirral.

This role is perfect for individuals who stay calm under pressure, enjoy building relationships, and are passionate about helping pupils overcome emotional or behavioural barriers. Whether your experience comes from youth work, mental health support, sports coaching, care settings or community roles, your skills could make a real impact in Wirral schools.

What you’ll be doing

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will help pupils develop confidence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour habits. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities may include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs, anxiety, low confidence or behavioural challenges
• Building strong, trusting relationships that help pupils feel secure and supported
• Using calm, trauma‑informed strategies to navigate difficult moments and de‑escalate situations
• Working with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to follow behaviour plans and support approaches
• Encouraging positive choices, resilience and independent problem‑solving
• Supporting behaviour both in the classroom and in less‑structured environments such as playgrounds or intervention rooms
• Helping pupils identify goals and celebrating progress, no matter how small

Who we’re looking for

You do not need direct school experience to apply. We welcome people from backgrounds such as:

• Youth work / mentoring
• Mental health or wellbeing support
• Care or residential settings
• Sports coaching
• Community or outreach work
• SEN or behaviour support
• Security roles involving de‑escalation

We are looking for individuals who can show:

• Strong communication and empathy
• Patience and resilience during challenging moments
• A restorative, relationship‑focused approach
• Confidence working with pupils who may be disengaged, frustrated or emotionally overwhelmed
• A genuine desire to help young people succeed
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why join TalentBoard in the Wirral?

We support Behaviour Mentor roles across Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington, Bromborough, Hoylake, Moreton, West Kirby, New Brighton and surrounding areas.

You’ll benefit from:

• Flexible placements that work around your availability
• Long‑term opportunities for the right candidates
• Weekly, competitive pay
• Support from knowledgeable consultants experienced in SEMH and pastoral recruitment
• Opportunities to progress into roles such as SEMH Teaching Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker, Youth Mentor, Behaviour Intervention Specialist and more
• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils who thrive on consistency and understanding

If you’re ready to support young people across the Wirral with compassion, patience and positivity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a Behaviour Mentor with TalentBoard.