Behaviour Mentor

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A mainstream primary school in Bristol seeks an experienced Behaviour Mentor to support a Year 5 pupil with challenging behavior. The role involves 1:1 support, delivering tailored interventions, and building a strong relationship with the child. Ideal candidates are passionate and resilient, with experience in educational settings. This role offers valuable experience for future careers in psychology or therapy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with behavioral challenges.
• Enthusiastic about supporting children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 5 pupil with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Deliver tailored interventions and build a meaningful relationship.

Skills

Resilience

Passion for Education

Education

Teaching Assistant

Job description

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About the role

A mainstream primary school in Bristol is looking for an experienced teaching assistant or learning support assistant to join their team as a Behaviour Mentor. The role involves working 1:1 with a Year 5 pupil who displays challenging and anti-social behaviour.

Details

• £17.75 per hour – PAYE, including holiday pay
• 20 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 08.30 – 12.30
• Location: Bedminster, easily accessible by public transport
• Ongoing assignment likely to continue into the next school year

About the behaviour mentor role

• Working 1:1 with a Year 5 child with diagnosed social, emotional, and mental health needs, Autism, and ADHD
• Supporting and monitoring the pupil during movement breaks and breaktimes outside the classroom with a small group of peers
• Delivering specific interventions tailored to the student’s needs and goals
• Building a strong and meaningful relationship with the pupil, ideally sharing an interest in sports such as boxing, martial arts, rugby, football, or swimming

Ideal candidate

• Previous experience working with young people facing behavioural and emotional challenges (e.g., teaching assistant, sports coach, babysitter, nanny)
• Enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs
• Resilient and confident in managing challenging behaviour, including verbal and physical dysregulation

This position offers valuable experience for those considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Probation, or Occupational Therapy.