Behaviour Mentor

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP

Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School – Northampton

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience working with young people who may face behavioural, emotional, or social challenges.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning, improve engagement, and develop positive behaviours both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring support to students.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support students with behavioural, social, and emotional needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement across the school.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and senior leaders to implement support strategies.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Encourage attendance, participation, and academic achievement.
• Act as a positive role model for students at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, youth work, residential care, mentoring, coaching, or support setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and de-escalating situations effectively.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting students’ wellbeing and development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or Cover Supervisor.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH, SEND, ADHD, ASD, or additional behavioural needs.
• Relevant qualifications in Education, Psychology, Youth Work, Social Care, or a related field.

What the School Offers

• Supportive leadership and pastoral team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.