Job Overview 

This is a brand-new role created to help us build on our strong foundations. At Manston, behaviour is calm, respectful and embedded in a supportive, inclusive culture — but we want to take it even further. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Behaviour and Learning Mentor to support children across school with engagement, relationships and emotional regulation, enabling every child to feel safe, valued and successful. 

You’ll play a leading role in celebrating and reinforcing positive behaviour every day, while also supporting the implementation of the Zones of Regulation across the school. 

Why Join Manston? 

“Pupils happily attend this friendly community school. Each day, they are eager to see their friends and their teachers. Pupils are looked after by caring staff who know them and their families well.” 
— Ofsted, 2022 

“Your people say they absolutely love working at Manston Primary School and are extremely proud of what you achieve, and the positive impact you can have on the local community.” 
— Investors in People Gold Report, 2025 

“Your flexible working practices make a positive difference to people’s job satisfaction and quality of life, helping to retain and attract good people.” 
— Investors in People Gold Report, 2025 

Manston is a warm, welcoming school with: 

• Respectful, enthusiastic pupils and a calm learning environment
• A strong staff culture built on teamwork, trust and shared values
• Clear and consistent behaviour systems with relational practice at the heart
• Investment in professional development and wellbeing
• Recognition through Investors in People Gold and the Wellbeing Award for Schools 

The Role 

You will: 

• Build trusted relationships with children who need additional support to access learning and manage their emotions
• Deliver structured 1:1 and group interventions, including Zones of Regulation strategies
• Respond to children who are dysregulated or disengaged, helping them to re-focus and re-join learning
• Celebrate positive behaviours and ensure these are recognised, rewarded and reinforced consistently across the day
• Work alongside class teachers, the SENDCo, Safeguarding and Welfare Officer and SLT to identify needs and implement support
• Liaise with parents and external agencies as needed 

This is a relational role — your presence and consistency will make a daily difference. 

We’re Looking For Someone Who: 

• Has experience supporting children with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or emotional development
• Understands how emotional regulation, relationships and readiness to learn are closely linked
• Is confident, calm, empathetic and reliable
• Can work both flexibly and within structured systems and routines
• Has a Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent experience in pastoral or behaviour roles 

We Offer: 

• A rewarding role that makes a daily impact
• A respectful and appreciative team culture
• Clear systems for behaviour and pupil support
• Opportunities for CPD, including Zones of Regulation, trauma-informed approaches and positive behaviour strategies
• A leadership team who model and reinforce the school's values in practice every day 

Interested? 

We warmly encourage you to visit the school and see our values in action. Please contact us at manston.primary@manston.leeds.sch.uk to arrange a time. 

To apply, complete the Leeds City Council application form and email it to: manston.primary@manston.leeds.sch.uk 

Application documents can be downloaded by following this link to the Manston Primary vacancies page: https://www.manstonprimary.co.uk/vacancies/ 

Manston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and an online search in line with safer recruitment guidance. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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