Outreach Mentor/LSA

Location: Bristol Kingswood

Pay: £122.80 per day + mileage

Type: Contract (perm possible)

Hours: Full-time

Start date: ASAP (April/May 2026)

Overview

Elementa is recruiting for Learning Support Assistants/Mentors for a range of specialist provisions in the Redland area of Bristol. These provisions support children who may have been excluded from mainstream school, or who have specific learning needs that make it difficult for them to succeed in a mainstream school.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one support, picking up learners from home each morning and taking them home at the end of the day.
• Work in setting support and organise external activities such as sports clubs, gyms and similar.
• Create strong relationships and support learners dealing with dis‑regulation and challenging behaviour.
• Maintain a valid driving licence and business insurance; travel expenses will be subsidised.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with SEND, including Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviour.
• Previous role as a Youth Worker, support worker, LSA, outreach or mentoring, or a sporting background.
• Strong background in a similar setting or youth support and mentoring.

Contract & Recruitment Information

Applicants will undergo full vetting and background checks, including an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (chargeable at £64.20) unless you already have a current Enhanced DBS subscription.

Candidate Commitment & Benefits

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut‑off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing employer protections and a traditional payroll structure.
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training in Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive, plus regular welfare contact from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – pay is scaled; any variation will be provided with written agreement ahead of the position.
• Additional services for staff – a network of partners offering support services such as tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.