SEMH Behaviour Mentor for Secondary Students — Maternity Cover

Connex - Bristol; West of England; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Leading daily PAYE rates

Full-time, consistent opportunities

Weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella

Descripción de la vacante

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a resilient SEMH Behaviour Mentor to support secondary pupils in a specialist SEMH setting in North Bristol. This full-time maternity cover role starts January 2027 and focuses on building relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and delivering consistent guidance throughout the school day.

You will work with teachers and pastoral teams to implement behaviour plans, manage transitions, and help students re-engage with learning in a safe, structured

Formación

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils in SEMH settings.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach in challenging situations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Responsabilidades

• Providing consistent, day-to-day support to secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, anxiety and managing challenging situations.
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies and maintaining clear, consistent boundaries.
• Helping pupils understand their emotions, behaviours and the impact of their choices.
• Supporting pupils to develop resilience, confidence and independence.
• De-escalating challenging situations using calm, positive and restorative approaches.
• Encouraging engagement in lessons and supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning.
• Providing individualised support where pupils are struggling emotionally or behaviourally.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, unstructured times and social situations.
• Promoting positive communication, social skills and healthy relationships.
• Working closely with teachers, Teaching Assistants and pastoral teams.
• Following individual behaviour plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Contributing to a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Conocimientos

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a resilient SEMH Behaviour Mentor to support secondary pupils in a specialist SEMH setting in North Bristol. This full-time maternity cover role starts January 2027 and focuses on building relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and delivering consistent guidance throughout the school day.

You will work with teachers and pastoral teams to implement behaviour plans, manage transitions, and help students re-engage with learning in a safe, structured