Behaviour Mentor - Specialist School

South Bristol l Full-Time | Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them develop the skills they need to thrive both in and outside of school?

A highly regarded specialist school in South Bristol is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join its supportive and welcoming team. This is an opportunity to work in a purpose-built environment designed to help children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), including many pupils who are non-verbal and require high levels of specialist support.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to provide tailored interventions, emotional support, and positive behaviour strategies that help students access learning and achieve their individual goals.

The school can offer opportunities to work with either primary-aged or secondary-aged pupils, depending on your experience and preference.

Classes are small, typically around 8 pupils, with multiple Teaching Assistants and specialist staff supporting throughout the day.

What Makes This School Special?

• Specialist provision supporting autistic pupils, including non-verbal learners
• Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-student ratios
• State-of-the-art facilities including:
  • Hydrotherapy pool
  • Sensory rooms
  • Outdoor learning spaces
• Strong focus on communication and language development, including phonics support
• Emphasis on life skills, independence, social interaction and preparing pupils for everyday life
• Highly supportive leadership team and experienced SEN professionals
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Positive and collaborative working culture

Your Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and complex learning needs
• Build positive relationships and promote emotional wellbeing
• Implement behaviour support strategies and interventions
• Support communication development, including phonics-based learning
• Assist pupils with life skills, social communication and independence
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

What You'll Receive

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Valuable experience within one of Bristol's leading specialist school settings

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.
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