SEN Behaviour Mentor – Kettering

Justteachers Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Kettering is seeking a resilient SEN Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist secondary provision. This full-time role starts on 12 October 2026 and runs through 26 March 2027, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour in a structured, supportive environment.

You will work with teaching staff and pastoral teams to implement behaviour plans, build positive relationships, and promote engagement in lessons, breaks, and intervention sessions, ensuring a safe and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and behaviour support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive relationships to encourage emotional regulation and engagement
• Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes and intervention sessions
• Work alongside teaching staff and pastoral teams to implement behaviour plans
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Skills

Behaviour support

SEMH

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a resilient and empathetic SEN Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist secondary provision in Kettering. This full-time role starts on 12 October 2026 and is ongoing until 26 March 2027. You will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, helping them engage positively with learning and school life in a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mentoring and behaviour support for pupils with SEMH needs


• Build positive relationships to encourage emotional regulation and engagement


• Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes and intervention sessions


• Work alongside teaching staff and pastoral teams to implement behaviour plans


• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs


• Strong behaviour management and communication skills


• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one


• Two references within the last two years from a related field