Behaviour Mentor - Alternative Provision

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term or Permanent
Salary: Competitive daily rate (experience dependent)

Are you passionate about supporting young people facing barriers to education?
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of students with behavioural, emotional, or social challenges?

We are working closely with a well-established Alternative Provision in Wellingborough that is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join their dedicated team from September 2025. This is a highly rewarding role for someone with the patience, resilience, and passion to positively impact students' behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.

This setting provides tailored education to students who may be at risk of exclusion, have SEMH needs, or require additional behaviour support beyond mainstream school provision.

What You'll Be Doing:

Building strong, positive relationships with students to encourage trust, engagement, and respect

Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to help manage their behaviour and re-engage with learning

Helping students develop emotional regulation, resilience, and self-esteem through structured mentoring sessions

De-escalating challenging behaviour using effective, trauma-informed strategies

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to deliver consistent behaviour plans and support strategies

Monitoring and recording student progress and behaviour to inform tailored interventions

Creating a calm, inclusive environment that promotes emotional safety and encourages participation

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs

Can remain calm, assertive, and supportive in high-pressure situations

Understands the importance of boundaries, consistency, and positive reinforcement

Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Is resilient, empathetic, and passionate about making a difference

Has experience in youth work, pastoral care, PRUs, sports coaching, or similar roles (desirable but not essential)

Holds a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to apply

What You'll Gain in Return:

A stable, long-term opportunity with the chance to go permanent

The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive Alternative Provision where every day is different

Competitive weekly pay, with scope to increase based on experience

Full access to Tradewind's National College CPD platform, offering over 2,500 certified training courses

Expert guidance from a dedicated consultant with experience in SEND and SEMH placements

A pathway into careers in teaching, youth justice, mentoring, or therapeutic roles

If you're ready to make a lasting impact in an environment where your support matters most, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us to learn more about Behaviour Mentor roles in Wellingborough starting September 2025