Inclusion Unit Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Full-time role

Dedicated consultant

Career support

Education sector opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People are partnered with a secondary school in Wellingborough seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join their Inclusion Unit. The role focuses on mentoring students who may struggle with behaviour, SEMH needs and barriers to learning, fostering a safe, structured environment and supportive relationships.

You will work 1-to-1 and in small groups, helping students understand emotions, triggers and coping strategies, while collaborating with teachers and safeguarding professionals to

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Degree in Psychology, Education, Youth Work or Social Care.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour or SEMH needs.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Patience and resilience to manage difficult situations.
• Ability to build trust with students.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Passion for helping young people overcome barriers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Relationship building

Communication

Empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology / Education / Youth Work / Social Care

Job description

Aspire People are partnered with a secondary school in Wellingborough seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join their Inclusion Unit. The role focuses on mentoring students who may struggle with behaviour, SEMH needs and barriers to learning, fostering a safe, structured environment and supportive relationships.

You will work 1-to-1 and in small groups, helping students understand emotions, triggers and coping strategies, while collaborating with teachers and safeguarding professionals to