Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities

School-based experience

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming school in the BS16 area. The role involves supporting pupils with behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation, delivering 1:1 and small group support, and working closely with teachers and SEN staff.

You could come from a background as a TA, LSA, youth worker, coach, or care worker, and a calm, patient, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in any setting.
• Calm, patient and positive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs or behavioural challenges.
• Proactive and flexible attitude.
• Teaching Assistant, LSA, youth work, coaching, or care experience is highly desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted adult within the school
• Supporting pupils to stay engaged with learning and classroom activities
• Working alongside teachers and SEN staff to implement behaviour support strategies
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with classroom activities and general learning support when required

Skills

Teaching Assistant

LSA

Behaviour Support Worker

Youth Worker

Sports Coach

Care experience

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - BS16
BS16, Bristol
£90-£110 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time | Monday-Friday
Start ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed in the classroom? We are looking for a Behaviour Mentor to join a welcoming school in the BS16 area.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Behaviour Support Worker, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or Support Worker. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who may need additional support with behaviour, engagement, confidence, and emotional regulation.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted adult within the school
• Supporting pupils to stay engaged with learning and classroom activities
• Working alongside teachers and SEN staff to implement behaviour support strategies
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with classroom activities and general learning support when required

• Experience working with children or young people in any setting
• A calm, patient, and positive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs or behavioural challenges
• A proactive and flexible attitude
• Teaching Assistant, LSA, youth work, coaching, or care experience is highly desirable but not essential

• Flexible opportunities and ongoing support
• Valuable school-based experience
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils' lives
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills from youth work, coaching, care, or mentoring, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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