At Manston Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment for all children. We are always interested in hearing from individuals who share our values and want to make a positive difference in children’s lives.
Salary: C1 – NJC Scale
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break), term time only
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Application Deadline: Monday 9th June 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 17th June 2025
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.
“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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Please use the link to read our safeguarding policy that contains details of our recruitment processes.
Manston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Should you be successful, the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form; this form adheres to the Ministry of Justice on disclosure of criminal records. Manston Primary also conducts online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment processes.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.