Secondary Behaviour Mentor – Inclusion Unit

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

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.