Behaviour Mentor (Primary School)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities

Consultant support

Experience in education

Professional development

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Behaviour Mentor (Primary School) in Bristol/South Gloucestershire is a full-time, long-term, term-time only role starting ASAP. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH to help them engage with learning and develop positive behaviours.

We welcome candidates from education, youth work, care, or psychology backgrounds. The role offers ongoing consultant support and flexible opportunities across partner primary schools in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN, SEMH, ASD or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to adapt to different pupils and school environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils who require additional support to access learning.
• Working with children with SEN and SEMH.
• Supporting pupils inside and outside the classroom to promote engagement and positive behaviour.
• Implementing behaviour strategies and individual support plans.
• Building trusting relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Encouraging emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Supporting during transitions, breaktimes and social activities.
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN/SEMH/ASD/ADHD experience

Strong communication

Calm and resilience

Job description

Behaviour Mentor (Primary School)

Location: Bristol or South Gloucestershire
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (term-time only)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25/hr - £16.15/hr

Are you passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

We are seeking dedicated and resilient individuals to work within a range of primary schools on a full-time, long-term basis. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who have experience supporting children with additional needs and who can build positive relationships with pupils who require extra guidance throughout the school day.

The Role

In this role, you will provide tailored support to pupils who may present with behavioural, social, emotional or additional learning needs. Specific responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the school and individual pupil, but may include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils who require additional support to access learning.
• Working with children with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs).
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom to promote engagement and positive behaviour.
• Implementing behaviour strategies and individual support plans.
• Building trusting and positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Encouraging emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Supporting during transitions, breaktimes and social activities where required.
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including education, youth work, support work, sports coaching, care, and psychology.

You may be suitable if you have:

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• The ability to adapt to the needs of different pupils and school environments.
• A genuine passion for making a positive difference in children's lives.

What We Offer

• Flexible opportunities within supportive primary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Valuable experience working within education.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young people's education and wellbeing.

If you are enthusiastic about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and socially, we would love to hear from you.