Student Support and Careers Coach (SEND). Job in Leigh Woods Education & Training Jobs

Five Education; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education support agency in Bristol is recruiting a student support assistant to work with apprentices aged 16+ in construction training. You will mentor and coach young people with additional needs, helping them stay motivated and succeed. The ideal candidate should be proactive and resilient, with experience in supporting students with SEND. A full driving licence is essential, along with the ability to provide references and undergo a DBS check. The role offers free training and support while working.

Benefits

Free specialized training

Free DBS refunded after 20 days

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND or behavioral needs.
• Confident and proactive approach to mentoring.
• Ability to work full-time during term time.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices aged 16+ in their training.
• Help learners build confidence and manage behavior.
• Foster positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Mentoring skills

Coaching skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactivity

Resilience

Job description

Five Education is recruiting a confident, resilient and proactive student support assistant to work with apprentices aged 16+ who are training for careers in construction. This is a unique and rewarding role that blends learning support with mentoring and coaching, helping young people overcome barriers, stay motivated and succeed in their training programmes. You will be working with learners who have a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties, supporting them both academically and pastorally.

A full driving licence is essential as students travel to various training sites and workshops.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as a mentor and coach, helping learners build confidence, resilience and employability skills
• Support students in managing their behaviour and staying focused on practical and classroom-based tasks
• Build strong, positive relationships with learners, tutors and employers
• Promote independence, good communication, and a professional attitude suitable for workplace environments
• Travel between sites as required to support apprentices across different training locations

Essential Criteria

• Confident, proactive and resilient
• Experience supporting young people with SEND or behavioural needs (education, youth work, or similar)
• Strong mentoring, coaching or relationship-building skills
• Able to work full-time, Monday to Friday (term‑time only)
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas
• Able to provide two recent references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Please note, if you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What Five Education can offer you

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.

Contact Kate on (phone number removed) / (url removed)