Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

No umbrella deductions

CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Permanent contracts potential

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for Behaviour Mentor roles in Bristol. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils, supporting SEMH, ASC, ADHD and other needs to foster engagement and positive behaviours in school settings.

Successful applicants will have experience with children or young people, excellent relationship-building skills, and a calm, patient approach. The role offers long-term opportunities, ongoing CPD, and potential progression into permanent contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to support behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Positive and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring support.
• Support pupils to remain focused and engaged in learning.
• Help students develop positive behaviour strategies.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
• Support the delivery of personalised interventions.
• Promote positive learning behaviours and independence.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Calm and patient approach

Emotional wellbeing support

Education

Psychology

Criminology

Education

Childhood Studies

Health & Social Care

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Bristol
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
£92-£105 per day

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change a young person's future?

We're recruiting Behaviour Mentors to work within supportive schools across Bristol, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, youth work, support work, sports coaching, residential care, mental health support, or behaviour mentoring. We also welcome applications from Psychology, Criminology, Education and Health & Social Care graduates who have practical experience working with children or young people.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you'll become a trusted adult for pupils who need additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence, engagement and social development.

The Role

You will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, providing the guidance, consistency and encouragement they need to succeed in school.

You may support pupils with:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Behavioural challenges
• Additional learning needs
• Trauma-informed support requirements

Your role will focus on building positive relationships, promoting engagement and helping pupils develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring support
• Support pupils to remain focused and engaged in learning
• Help students develop positive behaviour strategies
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Encourage confidence, resilience and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Support the delivery of personalised interventions
• Promote positive learning behaviours and independence
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment

Who We're Looking For

This role would suit candidates from backgrounds such as:

• Behaviour Mentor
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Residential Childcare Worker
• Sports Coach
• Pastoral Support Worker
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mental Health Support Worker

We also welcome graduates in:

• Psychology
• Criminology
• Education
• Childhood Studies
• Health & Social Care

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working with children or young people
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Ability to support behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Commitment to supporting young people long-term
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Desirable Experience

• SEN or school-based experience
• SEMH or behavioural support experience
• Autism awareness
• Team Teach training
• Youth work or mentoring experience
• Experience supporting EHCPs

What You'll Receive

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• No umbrella company deductions
• Full-time, long-term opportunities
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to secure permanent school contracts
• Valuable experience