Behaviour mentor

Aspire People; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities to develop experience in

Job summary

Aspire People are working closely with a secondary school in Wellingborough who are looking for a passionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their Inclusion Unit. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with Monday to Friday work patterns, and pay dependent on experience and qualifications.

You will support secondary-aged students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Psychology, Education, Youth Work or Social Care.
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 and small group mentoring.
• Help students understand emotions, triggers and coping strategies.
• Support behaviour management using positive reinforcement and de-escalation.
• Develop and review individual behaviour support plans and risk assessments.
• Use restorative conversations to encourage accountability and choices.
• Support students with SEMH needs and barriers to learning.
• Assist reintegration into mainstream lessons after absence or suspension.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, pastoral teams and safeguarding professionals.
• Create a safe, calm and structured environment in the Inclusion Unit.
• Build confidence, resilience and positive relationships with students.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Relationship building

Connect with pupils

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Degree in Youth Work

Degree in Social Care

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Location: Wellingborough, NN8 and surrounding areas. Contract: Full-time, long-term opportunity. Pay: Dependent on experience and qualifications. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday.

Not every student needs another consequence. Sometimes they need someone who believes in them.

Aspire People are working closely with a secondary school in Wellingborough who are looking for a passionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their Inclusion Unit.

This is an opportunity for someone who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication and who has the patience, confidence and empathy to build meaningful relationships with young people who need additional support.

You will be working with secondary-aged students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and accessing mainstream education.

The school needs someone who can provide structure, consistency and encouragement, whilst helping students feel safe, understood and motivated to make positive changes.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Providing 1-to-1 and small group mentoring.
• Supporting students to understand their emotions, identify triggers and develop coping strategies.
• Managing challenging behaviour using positive reinforcement and effective de-escalation.
• Developing and reviewing individual behaviour support plans and risk assessments.
• Using restorative conversations to encourage accountability and positive choices.
• Supporting students with SEMH needs and additional barriers to learning.
• Helping students successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons following absence, suspension or exclusion.
• Working alongside teachers, the SENCO, pastoral teams and safeguarding professionals.
• Creating a safe, calm and structured environment within the Inclusion Unit.
• Building confidence, resilience and positive relationships with students.

Who Are We Looking For?

This role is about personality, experience and the ability to connect with young people.

• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• A relevant degree, ideally in Psychology, Education, Youth Work or Social Care.
• Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour or SEMH needs.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• The patience and resilience to manage difficult situations.
• The ability to build trust and get down to a student's level.
• Strong communication, listening and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.

Experience in youth work, sports coaching, social care, psychology or pastoral support would be particularly valuable.

Why Work With Aspire People?

• Competitive pay based on your experience and qualifications.
• Weekly pay.
• Full-time, long-term opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant who genuinely puts educators first.
• Fast communication, honesty and ongoing support.
• A consultant who takes the time to understand your needs and career aspirations.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within the education sector.

Could This Be Your Next Opportunity?

We aren't just looking for someone to supervise behaviour. We want someone who can make a difference.

Someone who can remain calm when situations become challenging, celebrate the small wins, build trust with students and encourage young people to see what they are capable of achieving.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.