Positive Behaviour Mentor in Bristol)

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bristol is seeking a Positive Behaviour Mentor to support children and teenagers displaying challenging behaviours. This role involves fostering positive decision-making, enhancing emotional wellbeing, and building rapport with students. The ideal candidate will have a background in psychology or a related field, along with experience in supporting children, particularly those with mental health needs. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for those considering careers in educational or clinical psychology.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and teenagers.
• Previous experience working with children or managing challenging behaviour preferred.
• Interest in mental health and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Encourage positive decision-making amongst students.
• Build strong relationships with pupils.
• Implement restorative practices and therapeutic methods.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Role - Positive Behaviour Mentor

Location - Bristol

Sector - Education and Training

Are you passionate about supporting children and teenagers? Do you have a caring and positive nature, with an interest in mental health and behaviour?

If yes, then this could be the role for you…

A Specialist Provision in Bristol are looking for a friendly and patient individual to join their team as a Positive Behaviour Mentor. This School caters for children and teenagers who display challenging and anti-social behaviour, often due to a diagnosed social, emotional and mental health need, as well as Autism and ADHD.

As a Positive Behaviour Mentor, you will…

* Help to encourage positive decision-making amongst students.

* Build strong and meaningful relationships with all pupils.

* Learn and implement restorative practices and therapeutic methods to engage pupils.

* Help to increase attendance and in turn, behaviour.

* Boost emotional wellbeing and self-esteem.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Probation, and Occupational Therapy, providing valuable experience, education and training for entering these fields.

The school are ideally looking for an individual who is both determined and resilience, with a keen interest in mental health and behaviour. Previous experience working with children or managing challenging behaviour would be beneficial. A degree in Psychology or Criminology would be great!

Key Information:

*Positive Behaviour Mentor

*ASAP Start

*£90 to £100 per day

*Bristol

*Mental Health & Behaviour

If you are interested in this role, please apply today!

**Positive Behaviour Mentor, Bristol, Positive Behaviour Mentor, Education and Training, SEN, Mental Health support, Bristol