The Bridge Mentor

JOB TITLE: The Bridge Mentor

SCHOOL: Smithills School

WORKING PATTERN: 37 hrs per week 8am 4pm Monday to Thursday 8am to 3.30pm Friday Term Time Only plus 5 Days

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Position

SALARY: Grade E pt 11 17 £28,142 - £31,022 (full time full year)

Pro Rata Salary approx. £24,089 - £26,554

CLOSING DATE: Monday 23^rd February 2026 at 9.00am

INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 27^th February 2026

THE ROLE:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Mentor to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural difficulties in The Bridge, Alternative Provision. You will proactively collaborate with pupils, staff and parents / carers to promote positive behaviour amongst all pupils, and to help them overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with the Bridge Leader to support pupils who require intensive intervention for behaviour and social, emotional and mental health difficulties, promoting ways to ensure pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience of working in a school environment or other educational setting and experience of demonstrating high quality effective support to students with challenging behaviour. You will have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners.

ABOUT US:

Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the candidate information to see what we can offer you.

Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net

CVs and late applications will not be accepted

Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.