Behaviour Support Mentor
Job description
Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor
Location: Bristol
Salary: £90–£110 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Make a Real Difference to Young People's Lives
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning? Do you have experience working with students who display challenging behaviour, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, or additional learning needs?
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Bristol. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to helping students develop positive behaviours, improve engagement in education, and achieve their full potential.
The Role
As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional support both inside and outside the classroom. You will build positive relationships, promote emotional wellbeing, and implement behaviour strategies that enable students to succeed academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group behavioural support.
- Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
- Help pupils regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
- Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to improve student engagement.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
- Monitor and record student progress and behaviour interventions.
- Act as a positive role model and mentor for vulnerable young people.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Calm, patient, and resilient under pressure.
- Experienced in behaviour support, youth work, education, coaching, or similar settings.
- Confident managing challenging behaviour in a professional manner.
- Skilled at building trust and positive relationships.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
Desirable Experience:
- Behaviour Support Mentor
- Teaching Assistant
- Youth Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Sports Coach
- Learning Support Assistant
- Alternative Provision or SEMH School experience
What We Offer
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and pastoral teams.
- Opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience.
- Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and thrive within education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a Secondary Behaviour Support Mentor in Bristol and help shape brighter futures for students who need it most.
Safeguarding Statement: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
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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