Bristol
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
£92-£105 per day
We're recruiting Behaviour Mentors to work within supportive schools across Bristol, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, youth work, support work, sports coaching, residential care, mental health support, or behaviour mentoring. We also welcome applications from Psychology, Criminology, Education and Health & Social Care graduates who have practical experience working with children or young people.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you'll become a trusted adult for pupils who need additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence, engagement and social development.
You will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, providing the guidance, consistency and encouragement they need to succeed in school.
You may support pupils with:
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
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Autism (ASC)
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ADHD
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Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
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Behavioural challenges
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Additional learning needs
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Trauma-informed support requirements
Your role will focus on building positive relationships, promoting engagement and helping pupils develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive.
- Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring support
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Support pupils to remain focused and engaged in learning
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Help students develop positive behaviour strategies
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Build strong, trusting relationships with young people
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Encourage confidence, resilience and emotional regulation
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Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
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Support the delivery of personalised interventions
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Promote positive learning behaviours and independence
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Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment
This role would suit candidates from backgrounds such as:
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Behaviour Mentor
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Teaching Assistant
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Learning Support Assistant
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Youth Worker
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Support Worker
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Residential Childcare Worker
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Sports Coach
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Pastoral Support Worker
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SEN Teaching Assistant
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Mental Health Support Worker
We also welcome graduates in:
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Psychology
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Criminology
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Education
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Childhood Studies
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Health & Social Care
- Experience working with children or young people
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Strong relationship-building and communication skills
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Calm, patient and resilient approach
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Ability to support behaviour and emotional wellbeing
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Positive and proactive attitude
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Commitment to supporting young people long-term
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- SEN or school-based experience
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SEMH or behavioural support experience
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Autism awareness
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Team Teach training
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Youth work or mentoring experience
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Experience supporting EHCPs
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay
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No umbrella company deductions
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Full-time, long-term opportunities
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Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
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Dedicated consultant support
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Opportunities to secure permanent school contracts
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Valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, social work and mental health
- Every day is different
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You build genuine relationships with pupils
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You see the direct impact of your support
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Excellent experience for graduates and aspiring teachers
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A rewarding opportunity to help young people overcome barriers and achieve success
If you're passionate about supporting young people and have experience in education, care, youth work, coaching or mentoring, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for Behaviour Mentor opportunities across Bristol.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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