Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rate (experience dependent)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome behavioural and emotional barriers to learning? Do you want to make a real difference in a secondary school environment where pastoral care and student wellbeing are a priority?

We are working with a secondary schools in Northamptonshire area that are seeking Behaviour Mentors to join their pastoral team as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is resilient, empathetic and committed to helping students improve behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing.

About the Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring for students with behavioural, emotional or social needs

• Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies

• De-escalate challenging behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, SENCOs and safeguarding teams to implement behaviour support plans

• Monitor, record and report on student behaviour, progress and engagement

• Promote positive behaviour, attendance and engagement across the school

• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

We're Looking For:

• Experience working with secondary-aged students with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs

• A calm, assertive and supportive approach in high-pressure situations

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a school-based pastoral team

• Experience in youth work, mentoring, pastoral support, education or similar roles (desirable but not essential)

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

What's on Offer:

• An immediate-start, full-time, long-term role in a supportive secondary school

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Free access to CPD and training 

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• The opportunity to make a meaningful, daily impact on students' lives

If you are ready to make a positive difference in a secondary school setting and can start immediately, we would love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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