Youth Behaviour Mentor - SEMH

Location: BS13, South Bristol
Position Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity (Term-Time Only)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Weekly Pay

The Role

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in the BS13 area of Bristol, seeking a dedicated Youth Behaviour Mentor to support children and young people with a range of additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop positive coping strategies, and achieve their full potential. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students who may experience social, emotional, behavioural, and communication difficulties.

As a Youth Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and other professionals to provide both educational and emotional support. You will play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, improve engagement, and develop positive relationships within the school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN/SEMH and additional behavioural needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and act as a strong role model
• Support students to regulate emotions and manage behaviour positively
• Deliver targeted interventions and mentoring sessions to promote engagement and wellbeing
• Encourage participation in learning, school routines, and wider activities
• Use proactive and trauma-informed approaches to de-escalate challenging situations
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families, and external professionals
• Monitor progress and contribute to individual support strategies

What We're Looking For

You do not need a formal teaching qualification for this role. We welcome applications from individuals with experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults, including those from backgrounds such as:

• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Behaviour Support
• Support Work or Care Settings
• Psychology Graduates or Students
• Mentoring and Intervention Roles
• Residential Childcare
• Community or Outreach Work

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour positively
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• The ability to remain professional and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives
• Valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting
• Access to ongoing CPD and accredited training, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Support from a dedicated Education Consultant throughout your placement
• Competitive weekly pay, paid every Friday
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities

Safeguarding

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people and are looking to develop your career within SEN/SEMH education, we'd love to hear from you.

Lauren Dunn
lauren.dunn@teachingpersonnel.com
0117 239 1215