Child Support Mentor - SEN & SEMH Schools

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Full-time & part-time opportunities

Ongoing training & development

Support from experienced consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Bristol and surrounding areas is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support children with SEN and SEMH needs across a range of specialist educational settings. This role offers immediate start dates and both full-time and part-time opportunities.

You will provide targeted support, help students access learning, and collaborate with teachers and therapists to foster a safe, inclusive environment that enables every learner to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings.
• Experience as Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles.
• Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Patient, resilient, and compassionate.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Help students access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Build positive relationships and act as a trusted role model.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence and social development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Bristol & Surrounding Areas
Competitive Daily Rate
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Immediate and Ongoing Start Dates

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Care Worker, or SEN Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference?

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across a range of specialist educational settings.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Help students access learning and achieve their individual goals
• Build positive relationships and act as a trusted role model
• Support emotional regulation, confidence, and social development
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

We would love to hear from candidates who have experience in:

• SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings
• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles
• Youth work, mentoring, residential care, or support work
• Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, or challenging behaviour
• Building positive relationships with vulnerable young people

• Patient, resilient, and compassionate
• Confident managing behaviour positively
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about helping children succeed
• Reliable, proactive, and adaptable

• Work in highly supportive school environments
• Make a real impact on children's lives every day
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Friendly and experienced consultant support

If you're looking for a role where your experience, dedication, and passion for supporting young people will be truly valued, 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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