Youth Mentor

Five Education Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment firm in Bristol is seeking recent graduates in Psychology, Health and Social Care, or Education for mentoring roles in schools. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs (SEND) and challenging behaviours, promoting engagement in lessons and group activities. Ideal candidates should demonstrate patience, compassion, and a flexible approach, providing crucial emotional support. This position offers valuable experience for future teaching roles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate positive reinforcement techniques.
• Be confident and able to build relationships with students.
• Understand the emotional needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Support the student with engagement during lessons.
• Provide one-to-one mentorship.
• Use de-escalation techniques to help the student stay calm.
• Act as a positive role model for young people.

Skills

Positive reinforcement

Relationship building

De-escalation techniques

Education

Degree in Psychology, Health and Social Care, or Education

Job description

Are you a recent Psychology, Health and social care or Education graduate? Five Education is offering exciting positions mentoring children with SEND. We work with Primary, Secondary and Specialist schools in Bristol and are looking for Teaching assistants / Mentors to support several students with dysregulated behaviour. The students need support in engaging in lesson time and group activities. They often display challenging behaviours and require emotional support. An understanding of emotional needs and an empathetic approach are desirable for this role.

The ideal candidate will be thoughtful, patient, flexible, and able to step in and cover colleagues in the team occasionally. This is a perfect opportunity for a graduate to gain some experience with the idea of heading into a teaching role in the future.

Responsibilities and duties

• Working with the lead teacher to help engage the student as much as possible.
• Working on a one-to-one basis.
• Be flexible and willing to work with the student outside the classroom.
• Using de-escalation techniques to ensure the student stays calm.
• Providing a positive role model for young people.
• . Be compassionate and patient

Essential Criteria

• You will be able to demonstrate positive reinforcement
• Confident and able to build relationships with the pupils
• Have ...