Full-Time Driving Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Personnel; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Bristol is hiring a Driving Behaviour Mentor to support students across Central and South Bristol. This full-time role focuses on building strong relationships with young people, managing challenging behaviours, and promoting positive engagement in lessons.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will travel between schools, work Monday to Friday, and collaborate with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Availability for full-time, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group behaviour support.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Support disengaged learners and prevent exclusions.
• Use de-escalation techniques and calm communication.
• Support students during lessons and pastoral spaces.
• Encourage improved attendance and engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEND teams.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Resilience

Job description

Driving Behaviour Mentor

Central & South Bristol
Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Full UK Driving Licence & Access to a Vehicle Essential

Are you a confident driver who knows how to build relationships with young people others can struggle to reach?

I am recruiting for experienced Behaviour Mentors to support students within mainstream secondary schools across Central and South Bristol.

These roles are focused on young people who may be disengaged from education, struggle with emotional regulation or present with challenging and sometimes unpredictable behaviour.

Schools need people who are calm, resilient and consistent, but above all, brilliant at building relationships. You'll often be supporting students who need time to develop trust, so being reliable and able to show up with the same positive approach each day is incredibly important.

Due to the locations of the schools and provisions I support, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Driving Behaviour Mentor, you may:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group behaviour support
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Support young people who are disengaged or at risk of exclusion
• Help students manage frustration and regulate their emotions
• Support students during challenging or heightened situations
• Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Deliver mentoring and targeted interventions
• Support students within lessons, inclusion hubs and pastoral spaces
• Encourage improved attendance, engagement and participation
• Work closely with teachers, SEND teams and pastoral staff
• Act as a consistent and positive role model throughout the school day

Who Are We Looking For?

You’ll need to be someone who is:

Confident with challenging and unpredictable behaviour

Calm and able to think clearly under pressure

Excellent at building rapport with young people

Resilient and able to avoid taking behaviour personally

Empathetic while maintaining clear boundaries

Adaptable to different students, schools and situations

Reliable and committed to full-time work

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team

Experience We're Interested In

Previous experience working with children or young people is required, particularly if you've worked with behaviour, SEMH or vulnerable learners.

Relevant backgrounds could include:

• Behaviour Mentor
• Youth Worker
• SEMH Support Worker
• Teaching Assistant / LSA
• Pastoral Support Worker
• Alternative Provision
• Residential Children's Support
• Family Support
• Sports Coaching / Mentoring
• Community or Outreach Work
• SEND Support

Strong transferable experience outside of schools will also be considered where you have worked directly with young people presenting with additional or behavioural needs.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Confidence supporting a range of behaviour needs
• Strong relationship-building and communication skillsFull-time Monday-Friday availability
• A reliable and consistent approach
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